New Brunswick Fatally Struck While Crossing Roadway Early Saturday Morning In Old Bridge

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 8:00 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

OLD BRIDGE, NJ.- Investigators are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Saturday morning in Old Bridge, New Jersey, claiming the life of a 30-year-old New Brunswick, New Jersey man.

     According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estemera, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, just shortly before 1:30 a.m., members of the Old Bridge Police Department responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle in front of Quality Chevrolet on Route 9 South in Old Bridge.

Police Officers Find Man Fatally Struck By A Vehicle

     Upon arrival, Responding Police Officers discovered the lifeless body of Davon Porter, 30, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, having succumbed to injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Mr. Porter was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

     During the initial investigation, Responding Police Officers determined that while Mr. Porter was attempting to cross Route 9, he was struck by a Honda CR-V being operated by a 30-year-old Manalapan, New Jersey, man. The Honda and the driver remained at the scene.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests or charges have been reported by authorities.

     Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time of the collision, is urged to contact Patrol Officer Francis Landi of the Old Bridge Police Department at (732) 721-5600 or Detective Shadi Zaiton of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4263. All calls and information will be kept confidential.