PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian that was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Route 46 and New Road. Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, Traffic Crash Investigator Patrol Officer Michael Sprung along with other officers responded to the scene.
Upon arrival of the officers they located the victim, Jose Dominguez, 23, Morristown, lying in the middle lane of traffic on Route 46 East unconscious and suffering from internal injuries.
Rockaway Neck Volunteer First Aid Squad along with Paramedics treated the patient and transported him to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, where he is still being evaluated.
Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID and Laser Team responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Esterina Herman, 58, West Caldwell, was driving east on Route 46 in a 2002 Nissan Altima. The Nissan Altima had the right of way and was traveling in the middle lane through the intersection of New Road under a green light. Dominguez proceeded to cross Route 46 East from the south side of the roadway at which time he was struck by the Nissan Altima. The driver did remain on scene and spoke to the investigating Officer.
The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed.
Parsippany Police Department Traffic Crash Investigator Patrol Officer Michael Sprung is investigating the crash and any witnesses are asked to contact (973) 263-4300.
