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Wednesday July 10 2024 3:18pm

Authorities Announce Investigation into Fatal Pedestrian Strike in Parsippany

Juvenile Killed in Tragic Accident on Littleton Road

Parsippany, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Richard Pantina have announced an active investigation into the death of an eight-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in Parsippany.

The incident occurred around 5:34 p.m. on July 9, 2024, when a 2022 Mazda CX5 struck the child in the vicinity of 189 Littleton Road. Emergency responders from Denville Saint Clare’s and Par-Troy EMS arrived at the scene, but the boy was pronounced dead on-site. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Preliminary reports indicate that the young victim was riding a bicycle at the time of the accident. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department are all involved in the investigation.

No further information is available at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
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7-11-2024 6:19pm

From Mayor Barberio - 

"Yesterday, I was at the scene of a horrific accident on Littleton Road, and I am heartbroken over this tragedy where our community experienced the senseless loss of a child’s life due to a motor vehicle crash. In the wake of recent fatalities on State and County roads here in Parsippany, I am calling for action from the NJDOT to increase pedestrian safety and respond with a fix on their roads. I’m asking that the county’s help and commitment to slow down vehicles and reduce the overall risk our residents and visitors on their roads.

I have spoken with Chief Pantina to implement aggressive action to slow cars down on Parsippany roads and to be relentless in enforcing the laws to save lives and protect our community. Safety cannot take a back seat. The Parsippany Police Department will immediately begin expanded enforcement against drivers who fail to recognize the importance of pedestrians and bicyclists on our streets.

I have spoken with our Engineering department to prioritized pedestrians alongside cars for all ongoing and future roads projects. Instead of just focusing on pavement condition and paving the street in kind, they are to layer in safety improvements for all resurfacing projects.

I am truly saddened by the unnecessary loss of a community member last night, and my heart goes out to his family."

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