Man Killed By Train In Clinton, Raritan Valley Line Service Suspended, NJ Transit Says
A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train Wednesday evening, Feb. 18, during the evening commute, rail officials said.
At approximately 6:07 p.m., Raritan Valley Line train 5733, which departed Newark Penn Station at 4:36 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at High Bridge at 6:12 p.m., struck and killed a trespasser at the Mountain Road crossing in Clinton near the Lebanon station, NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier said.
No injuries were reported to the 25 customers or crew on board, Chartier said.
Raritan Valley Line service was suspended in both directions between White House and …
Dad Of 7, Elizabeth Arts Leader In Coma After 'Catastrophic' Crash, Campaign Says
A popular Elizabeth arts leader and father of seven is in a coma following a car crash on Sunday, Feb. 15.
Now, a GoFundMe has been launched by The Institute of Music in Elizabeth, where Gent serves as outreach coordinator, in an effort to aid his family.
"Darryl is currently in a coma, and we are all holding our breath as we wait for signs of recovery," the campaign reads, describing the "catastrophic" crash. "For a man who ‘never stops moving’ and has spent his life advocating for others, this sudden stillness is felt deeply by everyone who knows him."
Gent was born in Queens and raised …
