Man Killed After Being Struck on Roycefield Rd in Hillsborough, NJ

Hillsborough, NJ (September 10, 2026) – A 52-year-old man died on Thursday morning, September 10, after being struck by a vehicle on 330 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough.

Hillsborough Police responded to the area around 5:44 a.m. after receiving a report of the crash. The pedestrian was found unresponsive at the scene.

He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities said a 64-year-old Hillsborough man was parking his vehicle next to a building when it struck the man.

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and the Hillsborough Township Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau continue to investigate the crash. 

Our deepest condolences go out to the deceased victim’s family and loved ones.

How Long Do Families Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in New Jersey?

New Jersey gives a deceased person's family two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim, a deadline set by the state's Wrongful Death Act. This timeline runs from the date of death itself, not from the date of the underlying crash, which can matter in situations where a person survives for some time after being injured before ultimately passing away.

If families lose this two-year window, they lose the right to pursue a wrongful death claim entirely, regardless of how clearly another party's negligence contributed to the death.

The deadline can seem distant in the immediate aftermath of a loss, so families sometimes underestimate how quickly it can arrive once funeral arrangements, estate matters, and the ordinary demands of grief take up time and attention in the months that follow.

New Jersey law requires that a wrongful death claim be brought by a personal representative of the deceased's estate, acting on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, or other eligible family members entitled to recover under the statute.

Separately, New Jersey also allows a survival action, which is distinct from a wrongful death claim and covers the pain, suffering, and medical expenses the deceased experienced between the time of injury and death. This claim generally follows its own two-year statute of limitations as well, though the two types of claims compensate for different losses and are usually pursued together as part of the same case.

It is important to gather the evidence needed to support a wrongful death claim, such as police reports, witness statements, and documentation of the deceased's income and family relationships. However, this takes time and a wrongful death lawyer can step in to manage this process.

A lawyer can make sure the estate is properly opened, the correct deadline is identified, and evidence is preserved well before the filing window closes. 

At Metro Law, we are open to help families across New Jersey understand the timelines and procedural steps involved in pursuing a wrongful death claim. 

If your family is dealing with this kind of loss in New Jersey and has questions about the process, our team can walk you through what typically needs to happen and by when. You can contact Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to talk through what your family is facing.