ICYMI - Franklin Township Pedestrian Fatality Investigation

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks announce a pedestrian fatality investigation that occurred on Hamilton Street in the evening hours of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Franklin Township.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8:35 p.m. officers from Franklin Township Police Department responded to Hamilton Street near Francis Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers determined that a female pedestrian was crossing Hamilton Street when she was struck by the driver of a Toyota Corolla. The driver of the Toyota did not report any injuries. The pedestrian, who was identified as female resident of Franklin Township was pronounced deceased on scene.

Members of the Somerset County Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to investigate along with members of the Franklin Department Traffic Safety Bureau. Investigators from the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the to investigate. The investigation is currently ongoing pending the results of the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team’s findings.

Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Public Safety Director Fredericks request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau at (732) 873-5533 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ.

Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or SCPO.TIPS. All anonymous STOPit reports, and tips will be kept confidential. NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

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