Person Killed On Route 29 In Trenton, Person Fell Or Jumped From Bridge, Then Ran Over Below On Route 29 In “Hit and Run”

July 6, 2022

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–It was unclear if a homeless person fell or jumped from the Route 1 Bridge onto Route 29 North before being run over and killed by a vehicle sometime before 6:00 a.m. this morning according to City Officials. The vehicle after running the person over left the scene in a “hit and run” The roadway was closed and detoured for over 4 hours during this mornings rush hour. City Officials did not release the name of the person killed.

Trenton Police, Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Team and New Jersey State Police were at the scene investigating the crash. New Jersey Department of Transportation assisted with traffic control and detours during the investigation.

Rt 29 northbound all lanes closed and detoured at South Warren St in Trenton due to a pedestrian accident. Follow detour or plan alternate route.
— NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) July 6, 2022

UPDATE: Rt 29 northbound ALL LANES REMAIN CLOSED AND DETOURED at South Warren St in Trenton due to a pedestrian accident. Follow detour or plan alternate route. Expect delays on Rt 29 northbound and Route 129 northbound. https://t.co/JiKBT9B93b
— NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) July 6, 2022

UPDATE: Rt 29 northbound ALL LANES REOPENED at South Warren St in Trenton. Expect residual delays on Rt 29 northbound and Route 129 northbound. https://t.co/mR3dSIpHxa
— NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) July 6, 2022