Pedestrian Struck in Crash on Central Ave in Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack, NJ (September 28, 2026) – A vehicle hit a pedestrian early Sunday, September 27, near Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Hackensack. 

According to Hackensack Police, emergency units were called shortly before 1 a.m. and found the person in traumatic arrest.

The person's status has not been disclosed yet. Local police asked the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Investigation Squad to help look into what happened.

Details about how the wreck happened continue to be investigated. 

We wish the injured pedestrian a full and strong recovery. 

How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Hackensack, NJ?

Most personal injury claims in New Jersey must be filed in court within two years of the date of injury.

Wrongful death claims generally follow a similar two-year period, measured from the date of death. If a claim involves a minor or any public entity, there may be exceptions to the timeline that can extend or shorten the timeline. 

When a child is hurt, timing can work differently since New Jersey law may pause the clock until the child turns 18. The clock can also start later in some cases, such as when an injury was not reasonably discoverable right away. Whether an exception applies depends on the facts, so it is worth confirming early rather than assuming.

Claims that involve a public entity, such as a roadway maintained by a government body, can carry a much shorter deadline. Under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, a written notice of claim generally must be filed within 90 days. 

To make sure that any deadline isn’t missed, a pedestrian accident attorney can help sort out which timeline applies to each particular claim and whether a notice is needed before time runs out.

If you have questions about filing deadlines after an accident in New Jersey, our team at Metro Law is here to talk them through. We can review your case and explain what time limits you should be taking into account. 

To speak directly with our team, call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476. We are here to guide you through the process.