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Girl, 6, Killed In Driveway On Overbrook Road

Somerville first-grader struck by car; prosecutor says incident being treated as a "very bad accident."

 

A 6-year-old girl died early Monday night after she was struck by a vehicle in a driveway on Overbrook Road, Ridgewood police said.

Details of the incident, which occurred about 5:30 pm, have not been released.

A message sent to parents by school officials identified the victim as first-grader Kelly Creegan.

School counselors, the child study team and other school personnel will be available Tuesday to offer support to students, Somerville Elementary School Principal Lorna Oates-Santos wrote.

“It’s a tragic loss for this community,” Police Chief John Ward said from the scene. ”Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this terrible loss.”

Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said that the incident is a "very bad accident that has not been classified as anything other than that at this time."

Ridgewood police said no charges have been filed and the investigation remains ongoing.

Police tape could be seen strung across a driveway, as the Fatal Accident Unit of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and a crime scene unit from the sheriff’s department investigated the death.

The investigators could be seen gathered around a black car in the driveway.

Related Topics: pedestrian fatality

VCiera

8:33 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

This is so sad! My condolences to the girl's family.

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Dot

8:42 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

Our heart goes to this family.

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Jim Powers

8:56 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

This is beyond words. So very sad. My condolences.

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Hope

9:05 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

What a tragedy. My God when will people everywhere slow down?

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EB

8:23 am on Saturday, November 19, 2011

the woman who struck her was not driving fast- she was in a driveway

Joe

9:09 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

It happened in the driveway, not on the street. A tragic accident. I live nearby. So very very sad.

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Lauren

9:22 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

My heart breaks for her family.... my condolences...

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Mary

9:57 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

Absolutely heart-breaking. It is a Somerville Family. Please send your prayers and love to this family.

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Ian Linker

10:21 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

Words cannot express the magnitude of this horrible tragedy and the pain this poor family must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with them tonight. Rest in peace little one.

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James

10:42 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

What an awful accident. So terribly sad. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. What must they be going through.

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Lawrence

10:47 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011

Rest in peace gentle child. My heart breaks for all involved. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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M

2:25 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Please keep all the families involed in your prayers. This tragic event hurts many. This is a time to help and show love, not complain.
A Somerville Parent

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Giselle

6:08 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

My heart breaks for this family. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Giselle N

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Bill Grae

8:36 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Moments like this remind us how truly precious our kids are to us. I wish this had not happened and this could be just an ordinary boring morning. So sorry for the family and the driver. Can't beleve this happened.

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Kathy Skrzypczak

9:11 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

God bless this family and their friends and neighbors. Our prayers will be with them.

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T. Powers

9:22 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Heartbreaking news. I can't imagine how devastating this is to all involved.

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Jennifer Chung

9:24 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss and sorrow.
Jennifer Chung.

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Kristin Paterson Paladino

9:42 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so so so very sorry for your loss!

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Jessica Lynch

9:57 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Unbelievably sad news for so such a wonderful family. God bless you.

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Barbara Peterson

10:31 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I can't even imagine - unbelievable agony.

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Craig Hueneke

10:33 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

God Speed Little One... May the unyielding healing hands of God hold the family, friend and our community to help all those saddened by this tragic loss. Our prayers to you all.
-The Hueneke Family.

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RidgewoodGuy12

11:01 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

condolences to the family. it is a tradegy when a sweet child is taken in an accident.

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Flygrl

12:36 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

So very heartbreaking. My prayers & thoughts are with everyone.

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Somerville Parent

12:42 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

My deepest condolences !!! I can't stop my tears from rolling down my cheeks thinking how her Mom and Dad are doing through this tragedy.. Such a sad news . Had such a hard time explaining to my 1st grader this morning. The girls had played soccer together this past weekend... God bless them and keep them strong.

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Somerville Parent

12:42 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

My deepest condolences !!! I can't stop my tears from rolling down my cheeks thinking how her Mom and Dad are doing through this tragedy.. Such a sad news . Had such a hard time explaining to my 1st grader this morning. The girls had played soccer together this past weekend... God bless them and keep them strong.

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john j picarelli

12:46 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Words can not express the deep sorrow that is in our hearts. Our condolences and prayers for the family
love john and joan picarelli

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Just one opinion

3:17 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

James,
I'm a little disturbed at the new photos you posted. I'm not sure what value it brings to show a blue tarp on the spot where a 6 year old died. Not only is it in poor taste, but it's quite disturbing too. I'm sure her family and friends don't need to see that image.

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Joe

3:52 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

@Concerned What are you talking about? I don't see a photo with a blue or any other color tarp. Thanks, James, I think the photos are appropriately news-oriented and not at all sensational.

J.D. Luke

4:23 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

I just heard about this because the school district sent out a note to all the parents. My heart is broken for this little girl and her family. I can not begin to imagine the pain.

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Just one opinion

4:34 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Thanks for removing the pictures James. Much appreciated.

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Paula O'Connor

7:35 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Such a tragedy.Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families involved.
Tom and Paula O'Connor

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audra

10:53 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The greatest tragedy one can ever ever ever experience. Our hearts go out to the Creegan Family.

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Venky Panchapagesan

7:22 am on Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Really sad...we only wish and pray inner strength and peace for the Creegans.

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valerie martinkus

10:07 am on Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Prayers and thoughts go out to all the family and friends of this poor little girl. Such tragic events truly make us realize how precious life is, hug your family today and tell them everyday how much you love them, rest in piece little angel!

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Emma

10:29 am on Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Everyone's talking about having respect for the families involved, but they're driving down the street, rubbernecking, and then u-turning in our driveways. And taking pictures. Really?

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Austrianna

7:54 am on Saturday, November 19, 2011

Thank G-d justice is not left to the ammature, wannabe, criminal detectives who shamelessly speculate over a parking arrangement that many in this town of shared driveways has. This is a horrible accident. Save your opinions for the Fox network and use your energies to help those in need; the Creegans an their neighbors

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