A 63-year-old man died Thursday night after he was struck by an SUV while crossing a street in Union County, authorities said.
The victim, whose name was not released, was struck about 8 p.m. as he crossed E. Edgar Road near Route 1 in Linden, according to police.
Police said initial reports indicate an SUV traveling north on Route 1 struck the pedestrian. Route 1 runs parallel to E. Edgar Road.
The victim was treated at the scene and taken to University Hospital in Newark, where he later died.
The driver was not hurt. Police said the crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Linden police at 908-474-8505 or email Officer Marco Abrantes at mabrantes@lpdnj.org.