A pedestrian who suffered critical injuries in Monday night’s crash has died at the hospital. Police say the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
FAIR LAWN, NJ — November 4, 2026 — A 31-year-old woman from Pennsylvania has died after being struck by a vehicle on Route 4 in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, authorities confirmed.
The fatal collision occurred Monday, November 2, at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Route 4, near Saddle River Road.
The woman, a resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was initially reported to be in critical condition after the crash. She was transported by Fair Lawn Ambulance to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Police Release Additional Details
According to Fair Lawn police, a 41-year-old man from Bogota, New Jersey, was driving a Honda Prelude eastbound on Route 4 when the pedestrian entered the right travel lane and was struck.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement officers.
Police confirmed that no summonses were issued in connection with the collision.
Authorities have not publicly released the woman’s identity, pending notification of her family.
Crash Prompted Highway Closures
The accident triggered a significant emergency response Monday night.
Police officers, emergency medical personnel, and investigators responded to the scene near the intersection of Route 4 and Saddle River Road, close to the Route 208 interchange.
Sections of Route 4 and Route 208 were temporarily closed while investigators examined the crash scene and emergency crews assisted the injured pedestrian.
The roadways reopened by Tuesday morning.
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office was involved in the initial investigation.
Investigation and Road Safety
The fatal incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when entering high-speed highways, particularly at night.
Route 4 is a major transportation corridor through Bergen County, carrying substantial traffic between communities in northern New Jersey and the George Washington Bridge area.
Police have not announced any traffic charges against the driver.
Further details about why the woman entered the roadway have not been publicly established.
The confirmation of her death is a tragic development in an incident initially reported as a serious pedestrian accident. Authorities have not released additional information about the victim or announced any charges.
Sources: News 12 New Jersey; Patch
By NJ RADAR Team