Fatal pedestrian motor vehicle crash under investigation

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are investigating a fatal pedestrian motor vehicle incident that resulted in the death of Adrian Bradford, 54, of Newark, according to a May 12 press release.

At approximately 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, Bradford was walking in the middle of the street on the 600 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark when she was struck by a Toyota Sienna. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:38 a.m. The driver remained at the scene.

The investigation is active and ongoing. At this time, the driver of the vehicle has not been charged.