Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Family of Amir Khan, 52, say he was following the 'American dream.'
Amir Khan gave up everything for his three children to move the the United States from Pakistan two years ago. He wanted them to live the "American dream." But the 52-year-old Jefferson man's life had a tragic ending last week when he was struck by a van and killed while walking along Route 15. Police said Khan was pronounced dead at the scene after he was struck by a 2010 Ford van driven by Marcus Cintron, 41, of Jefferson, who was traveling south on the highway near the intersection of Tierney Road. Khan's sister-in-law, Shaista Zareen, said she thinks Khan was walking home from work at the time of the incident. Khan devoted most of his time working at the Shell Service Station on Route 15 in Lake Hopatcong to support his three kids and …
Friday, December 7, 2012
52-year-old struck while crossing Route 15 in Lake Hopatcong Thursday night.
A pedestrian killed on Route 15 in Lake Hopatcong Thursday night has been identified as a 52-year-old Jefferson man, police said. Amir Khan was pronounced dead at the scene after he was struck by a 2010 Ford van driven by Marcus Cintron, 41, of Jefferson, who was traveling south on the highway near the intersection of Tierney Road, according to a report supplied by Capt. Eric Wilsusen. Cintron, who was working for Cablevision when driving the company van, was taken to St. Clare's Hospital in Dover for a medical evaluation, Wilsusen said. Officer Justin Gjelsvik first responded to the crash at about 5:30 p.m., and was joined by Traffic Officer Det. Steve Muller who continues to investigate the incident, Wilsusen said. The Morris County …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Man pronounced dead at scene Thursday evening, cops say.
A man was struck and killed while walking alongside Route 15 in Lake Hopatcong Thursday night, Jefferson Police said. The victim, whose identity was not immediately released, was walking on the southbound side of the highway around 6 p.m. by the Getty Gas Station in Lake Hopatcong when a man driving an Optimum cable van struck him on the side of the road, Capt. Eric Wilsusen said. The accident originally shut down both southbound lanes, Wilsusen said. At 7 p.m., traffic was being diverted to the left lane. Wilsusen said the driver did not sustain any injuries, but was taken to the hospital because he was shaken up. The Jefferson Police Department, Jefferson Fire Department, Milton First Aid Squad, Morris County Proseuctor's Office, Morris …
mayfairwitch1
10:01 am on Saturday, December 15, 2012
Very sad!! Condolences to his family. Poor guy just trying to make a living for his family. Unfortunately anytime you walk along Rte 15, especially in the dark you are taking your life into your hands. more ›