One Pedestrian Killed, Another Critical in Newark Hit-and-R…

Pedestrian Hit Newark New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey: A vehicle struck two pedestrians around 4:30 a.m. on the 100-block of Empire Street in Newark, NJ, on Friday, June 26, 2026, before fleeing the scene. One pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second remains in critical condition. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation into the hit-and-run driver, and no description of the vehicle or driver has been released.