Cherry Hill, NJ (October 9, 2026) – A man died Thursday night, October 8, after a car struck him while he was crossing Route 38, according to the Cherry Hill Police Department.
Police said the man, identified as a 36-year-old man, was crossing near Longwood Avenue just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, when an eastbound car hit him.
The driver was not injured and stayed at the site. Route 38 was temporarily closed in both directions while officers investigated.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released what led to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends during this difficult time.
New Jersey treats a death caused by someone else's negligence as two claims, and each allows different damages: a wrongful death act and a survival act.
On one hand, the Wrongful Death Act allows a family to recover the financial losses caused by the death, including the income and benefits the person would have earned, the value of household services they provided, and the guidance, advice, and counsel they gave their loved ones. Funeral and burial costs and medical bills tied to the final injury can be included as well.
On the other hand, the Survival Act allows recovery for the pain and suffering the person endured between the injury and death, along with medical expenses and income lost during that time. When the conduct behind the death was especially egregious, punitive damages may also be available under, though they require a higher level of proof.
To prove these damages, records and professional opinions are required. Pay stubs, tax returns, and benefit statements document lost income, while economists and vocational experts can project what the person would have earned and contributed over time.
If you lost a family member due to a crash, our team at the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky can explain which legal avenues New Jersey law may allow and how it could relate to your case.
If you have any questions, you can contact our personal injury lawyers at (908) 241-3445. We are here to go over your situation with you and help you get a clearer picture of where your case stands.
Note: This post has been prepared using publicly available secondary sources. The facts surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed. If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute a request for legal representation. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please seek immediate medical care.
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