Pedestrian Killed in Newark Accident
The pedestrian has been identified as Darryl Jenkins, 65, of Roselle, who died after being struck on Frelinghuysen Avenue.
Andrew FinkelsteinDarryl Jenkins, 65, of Roselle, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark on Friday, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
What Happened on Frelinghuysen Avenue
Jenkins was hit at 6:20 a.m. in the 400 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue. The prosecutor's office said three vehicles hit him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. All three drivers stopped at the scene, according to the prosecutor's office.
Where the Essex County Investigation Stands
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said the investigation is ongoing. No charges have been announced. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the prosecutor's office, and calls are confidential.
Most serious crash investigations take weeks to finish, and complicated ones can take months. Investigators often wait on test results and vehicle data before writing their conclusions.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Jersey usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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