One Hospitalized After Pedestrian Crash on Rte 31 in Washington, NJ

Washington, NJ (November 6, 2026) – A pedestrian was hit and injured near Route 31 and Pershing Avenue in Washington. Warren County Fire said the accident happened at about 10:51 a.m. on Thursday, November 5. 

Emergency units arrived to help, and the person was taken to a local hospital shortly after 11 a.m. 

It is not clear what led to the collision. Authorities continue to investigate. 

We wish a fast recovery to the injured pedestrian. 

Who Pays a Pedestrian's Medical Bills in Washington, NJ?

In New Jersey, a pedestrian's medical bills are usually paid first through personal injury protection, or PIP, from their own auto policy or one held by a relative in the same household. Someone without a household policy can generally turn to the PIP coverage on the vehicle that struck them. If neither applies, a state fund for unsatisfied claims may step in, though it has stricter limits.

PIP pays no matter who was at fault, which helps a pedestrian get treatment without waiting for blame to be sorted out. Coverage can vary widely, since New Jersey drivers can choose PIP limits from $15,000 up to $250,000 or more. 

Bills beyond PIP, along with lost wages and pain and suffering, may be pursued through a claim against the driver's liability insurance, depending on the lawsuit threshold that applies.

New Jersey law requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for pedestrians in marked crosswalks, and that duty can carry real weight in a claim. Crosswalk markings, signal timing, and nearby business video can help show whether a driver met that duty. 

Pedestrian claims tend to involve more than one insurance policy, and the order in which they pay can affect your recovery. At The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we can review your case and walk you through the options that may be open for you under New Jersey law. 

If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact our pedestrian accident lawyers at (908) 241-3445. Reaching out to our team at the Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky can help clarify the options available to you.

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 If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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