Pedestrian Severely Hurt in Crash on Rte 49 in Bridgeton, NJ

Bridgeton, NJ (September 21, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured on Saturday night, September 19, after being hit by a vehicle near Route 49 and Fayette Street.

The person had severe head injuries and was flown to a hospital for treatment, according to the Bridgeton Police. 

It is not yet clear how the accident unfolded. The investigation remains active.

Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian as they recover. 

Can a Pedestrian Recover Compensation if Partly at Fault in Bridgeton, NJ?

Yes, in many cases. New Jersey follows a modified comparative negligence rule, so a person who is partly at fault can generally still seek compensation if their share of fault is 50 percent or less. Any award is typically reduced by that percentage, and a person found more than 50 percent responsible is generally barred from recovering.

Fault in a pedestrian claim usually turns on where and how someone was crossing. New Jersey law generally requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections, while pedestrians who cross elsewhere are generally expected to yield to traffic. 

A fault percentage can lower the value of a claim, so evidence about what each person did can matter as much as the injuries themselves. Crosswalk markings, signal timing, video, witness accounts, and vehicle damage can all help show how a claim came about. 

It is common that insurers try to argue that a pedestrian shared blame, so many people turn to a pedestrian accident attorney to help them review their evidence, compare it against New Jersey's crossing rules, and explain how a fault percentage might affect their claim's value.

If you have questions about how shared fault could affect your pedestrian claim, our team at Metro Law can talk it through. We can go over your situation and help you understand what next steps you could take. 

You can call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 if you have any doubts. We are here to help you better understand your options.