Man dies following crash along dangerous intersection on Routes 1&9 in Elizabeth
The victim was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Spring Street and North Avenue along Routes 1&9 around 4 p.m.
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Authorities confirmed a man died after being hit by a vehicle Monday in Elizabeth at the intersection of Spring Street and North Avenue along Routes 1&9.
Few details about the incident have been released, and there is no word on the name of the victim, or if the driver will face any charges.
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This most recent pedestrian death only adds to the concern for motorists and pedestrians trying to cross the very busy stretch of highway.
A 2023 study by a Colorado law firm showed that Elizabeth has some of the deadliest intersections in the state.
According to The Fang Law Firm, there were nine fatal crashes at Routes 1&9 and East Jersey Street between 2000 and 2019.
Four blocks away, at U.S. Routes 1&9 and East Grand Street, there were seven fatal crashes, with the latest in 2018, the study says. It’s a concern that many Elizabeth residents have spoken out about over the years.
