Man, 71, Succumbs to Injuries Following Pedestrian Strike
Ronald A. Sarno, 71, of Ridgewood, died after being struck by a car on N. Walnut St. Tuesday night.
A pedestrian struck by a car less than a block from his Ridgewood home on Tuesday night has died as a result of his injuries, authorities confirmed. Ronald A. Sarno, 71, was clad in a dark business suit Tuesday night when he was struck by a Lexus sedan while was crossing N. Walnut Street near the T.D. Bank and Stop & Shop. He was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center suffering from a head injury but died early Friday morning. Numerous agencies have been investigating the accident. Police earlier this week said the driver, a 48-year-old Ridgewood man, had not been cited. Police did not say Saturday if that had changed. The victim – who has lived nearby on N. Walnut Street for 25 years – did not use the crosswalk, police said. …
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Steve
7:50 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013
I am not saying the retailers are responsible for the carelessness of people, JP. But wouldn't it be a nice thing for the retailers to do if they at least had a sign in their store that reminded people of safe crossing? It's called being a good neighbor/good business in the community. Not a big deal for them to do. more ›