Pedestrian killed in Morris County crash

Jay EdwardsDecember 2, 2022

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A 77-year-old pedestrian was killed after a Thursday evening crash in Morris County, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

The crash happened on Dec. 1, at around 5:50 p.m., on Whippany Road near Lindsley Drive in Morris Township, authorities said.

Officers attempted to render aid to Francisco Martinez of Dover but was later pronounced dead at the scene, prosecutor’s office said.

The driver of the 2008 Infiniti was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

This crash remains under investigation, prosecutor’s office said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.