Woman Struck By Car On River Road; Driver Flees Scene
Female pedestrian struck by car in a hit and run accident on River Road near Shop Rite; police searching for driver.
An unidentified woman was struck by what witnesses described as a gray two-door Hyundai Tiburon at the intersection of River Road and Dilworth Road near Shop Rite at approximately 11pm Tuesday.
Eyewitness John Hann was driving in the southbound lane on River Road in the steady rain Tuesday night when he noticed that a female pedestrian walking on the opposite side of the street had stepped off the sidewalk as a car traveling northbound on River Road was driving "fast" and "very close to the curb."
"I beeped my horn to warn her," Hann said. "She looked behind her, but it was too late. The car hit her."
According to Hann, the car was traveling at a fast speed, "around 50 miles, maybe more," when the driver braked in an attempt to avoid hitting the woman. However, given the speed of the car and the slick road conditions, Hann said the woman was thrown upon impact. He pointed to the spot where the car had skidded to a stop, approximately 200 feet away from where the woman was struck.
"The car stopped and just stayed there for a few minutes," Hann recalled. "I was going to run over and get the license plate number, but I went to check on the woman first and then I watched as the car sped away."
"It all happened so fast," he added.
Although Hann was unable to get a license plate number, he did notice that the car had New Jersey plates.
He was also able to identify the model of the car. "I know it was a Hyundai," he said. "I'm pretty sure it was a Tiburon because I noticed the spoiler on the back of the car and Tiburon's have that same rear spoiler."
From the impact of the collision, police found the car's right sideview mirror on the ground not far from the scene of the impact.
The woman, whom witnesses said appeared to be in her mid-40's, was conscious but in a great deal of pain when the New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived to transport her to the hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time.
The incident remains under investigation by the New Milford Police Department. If you have any information regarding this hit and run accident, please contact the New Milford Police Department at 201-261-1400.
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C hittel
2:56 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
You haVe got to be kidding after all of today's events....and THERE of all places today....really?
LMA
3:43 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Just wait until Hekemian gets his way! There will be plenty more hit and runs! It is ironic that she was struck by Shoprite; I could not get home since police cordoned off the streets and I had to take another route. And the woman who was found shot in the river the other day...her car was found in the parking lot of Shoprite. I believe Shoprite is cursed!
Brad Not
8:34 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
@AML You believe supernatural powers that inflict harm and punishment? Help us all...
We all hate the proposed development that Shop Rite is spearheading, however one event, has nothing to do with the other.
LMA
12:46 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I am simply projecting that things will get worse, such as traffic and more people will be getting hurt, if the Hekemian/Shoprite project comes to fruition I do not believe in supernatural powers, as you so blindly indicated just because I stated that Shoprite is cursed. I am just pointing out that 2 events within 2 days of each other had circumstances pertaining to Shoprite. Maybe it is an omen, maybe not! And if you think that one has nothing to do with the other, you are missing the entire point....you need to read between the lines, which you apparently cannot. I have no problem with you expressing your opinion, but you are crossing the boundary of civility when you make it personal and insult me, by stating "help us all" because you erroneouly thought that I believed in supernatural powers. I guess you must go through life taking everything in a literal context and then assess such statements by showing off your psychological prowess and interpretation. Are you to mock people if they did believe in supernatural powers, or in an afterlife, or a higher supreme being, or by not believing in anything at all by being an atheist? You need to learn how to respect people who do not share your beliefs, and by beliefs, I do not mean opinion. I
Bobby
10:44 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
AML has a point. Ever since this Hekemian character arrived a lot of bad things have occurred in this town. It's an omen to get rid of this guy.
Emily Rostkowski
11:29 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Help get rid of Hekemian/New Milford Real Estate Associates! Help preserve the safety of our students at the High School, and pedestrians. Attend the next SOD meeting at the library May 15, 7:00. Or better yet, attend the next Special Meeting of the Zoning Board which is devoted only to the New Milford Real Estate Association (united water property) application on May 17, 7-11 pm. Come for just an hour, or stay the entire length. It's important to show your support. Otherwise, you'll be saying "Hindsight is 20/20". Time for foresight! SOD!
Mermaid of the Rockies
10:48 am on Thursday, May 10, 2012
As a child I was hit while crossing the road on my bicycle on River road in front of where A & P used to be by a driver who CROSSED THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE AND CAME FROM BEHIND ANOTHER CAR WHO HAD STOPPED TO LET ME CROSS. Granted I should have crossed at the light but the other driver should not have driven AROUND the other car in a single lane INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC where he then proceeded to hit me and throw me off my bike. The point here is that River Road is a dangerous road and until people coming through for a visit (or rude newcomers) realize the seniors and kids that cross that road aren't always the brightest or fastest there will always be accidents and tragedies. NM needs to put a cap on its growth and speed limits. What are we paying taxes and cops for anyway?