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Man fatally hit near disabled car on Route 15 in Sparta

Police said he had been standing outside a car parked on the shoulder when he was struck by a passing commercial vehicle.

Pedro Carmona

Feb 11, 2026, 12:43 PM

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A man was killed Tuesday night after being found in the roadway on Route 15 in Sparta.

Police said they located a 63‑year‑old man near the 9‑mile marker around 8:30 p.m. as bystanders attempted CPR.

He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Police said he had been standing outside a car parked on the shoulder when he was struck by a passing commercial vehicle.

Sparta police asked any witnesses to contact the department.

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