Officials identified the pedestrian as a 37-year-old man, and the driver, an off-duty officer, is cooperating with investigators.
NEWARK, NJ - October 25, 2026
A pedestrian died early Sunday after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and North 6th Street in Newark, New Jersey, according to officials. The driver was an off-duty Newark police officer, and the pedestrian was identified as 37-year-old Sequndo Reyes Lligun.
Key Facts
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location: Intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and North 6th Street, Newark, New Jersey (Essex County)
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by a vehicle
- Vehicles involved: A vehicle driven by an off-duty Newark police officer
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Newark Police; Essex County Prosecutor's Office
- Reported by: ABC7 New York (WABC-TV)
Crash Overview
Officials said the crash happened at about 2:06 a.m. on Sunday. Newark police received a report that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle at the Bloomfield Avenue and North 6th Street intersection.
Officials said the pedestrian, 37-year-old Sequndo Reyes Lligun, was declared dead at University Hospital at 2:36 a.m., after having been brought there.
Officials said the driver, an off-duty Newark police officer, stayed at the scene. They also said there were no signs the officer was impaired, and the officer is cooperating with investigators.
The investigation is ongoing. Few additional details had been released at the time of reporting.
People Involved
- Pedestrian: 37-year-old Sequndo Reyes Lligun, pronounced dead at University Hospital.
- Driver: An off-duty Newark police officer, who remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Investigation Status
The Newark Police and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office are involved in the investigation. Officials have not specified a cause or made any allegations in the reports available. Officials said the driver showed no signs of impairment.