Edison Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Car Retrieving Potted Plant On Route 27: Police

According to officials, a pedestrian on Route 27 in Edison died on Wednesday, June 25, while retrieving a potted plant from the pavement.

Police Department of Edison Township

According to Edison police, a driver pulled over in the left lane of Route 27 northbound at 10:15 p.m. to pick up a potted plant that had fallen out of his car and landed in the left lane of Route 27 southbound.

According to authorities, once the driver and his passenger got out of their car, they were hit by another vehicle heading south on Route 27. According to authorities, the driver of the striking vehicle did not spot them in the road as they approached the hill’s summit.

Another pedestrian is still in the hospital after Tuan Phan was declared deceased.

According to authorities, the driver has not been charged. According to authorities, the crash is still being investigated.