Authorities say they are continuing to investigate the incident.
NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating a pedestrian strike that claimed the life of a 60-year-old Newark resident.
Sammy Sanders was struck by a black Nissan Rogue in the 600 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue at about 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Eugene Venable announced in a release Thursday.
Sanders was pronounced dead at University Hospital at 11:54 p.m., they said.
The car's 27-year-old driver remained at the scene of the accident, authorities said. An investigation is ongoing, officials said.
As of Thursday morning, no charges had been filed in connection with the incident.
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