Man ticketed for jaywalking after getting hit by pickup truck

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBS) — A New Jersey man was ticketed for jaywalking after getting hit by a pickup truck.

Hackensack police say 57-year-old Daniel Gallagher was crossing South River Street at the intersection of East Broadway on Tuesday around 6:15 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle.

The driver told police he had a green light when he was going through the intersection and that he did not see Gallagher was in the street until it was too late.

A witness also told police she saw Gallagher crossing the street during a green light.

Gallagher was issued a ticket for crossing the street with the improper signal after being taken to Hackensack University Medical Center.

There is no word on his condition.



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