Jeanne Murphy killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Jefferson Chimbo-Pelaez on Reese Ave. in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:14am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 7, 2023

UPDATE: Centenary University president’s wife has died following hit-and-run crash in Hackettstown, driver charged

Centenary University First Lady Jeanne Murphy, wife of President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., passed away on Sunday after a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 7 while on her morning walk in Hackettstown, according to Centenary University.

‘Celebration of Life’ Jan. 22 for Centenary University’s first lady who died after hit-and-run crash in Hackettstown

A celebration of life for Jeanne will be held on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 1;00 p.m. EST in the Sitnik Theater at Centenary University’s David and Carol Lackland Center, located at 715 Grand Ave, in Hackettstown.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Jeanne Murphy
Jefferson Chimbo-Pelaez
Roadway: 
Reese Ave.
Area: 
Trenton-NJ