William Richardson, 18, was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near Route 202 and Elm Street in Bedminster Township, New Jersey
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 6:39amAccident Date:
Saturday, September 23, 202318-year-old pedestrian killed in Somerset County crash
A preliminary police investigation revealed a 2017 Nissan Maxima, driven by a 35-year-old Flemington man, was driving westbound on Main Street when the vehicle left its lane of travel, crossed the double yellow line, went off of the roadway and struck William Richardson,18, of Bedminster Township who was walking on the sidewalk, police said.
18 year old struck, killed by car while walking near his N.J. home
William Richardson was hit about 6:10 p.m. on Main Street (Route 202) after the westbound 35-year-old driver crossed the double yellow line near the intersection with Elm Street, Bedminster police said in a statement Tuesday.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
William Richardson
Roadway:
Route 202 and Elm StreetCity:
Bedminster, NJCounty:
Somerset County, NJArea:
Trenton-NJ