Pedestrian Struck on River Road Succumbs to Injuries
Igors Cernenoks, 49, the New York man who was struck by a vehicle while crossing River Road on Saturday died Monday morning at 6:30 a.m., police said.
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A Monroe, N.Y. man who was struck by a car while crossing westbound on River Road at Hopper Avenue Saturday afternoon has died, police said.
Igors Cernenoks, 49, was pronounced dead Monday at 6:30 a.m., Detective Lt. Michael Uttel said.
Uttel said he knew Cernenoks had undergone surgery at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center on Saturday night to reduce swelling in his brain, but hadn't heard any additional information until Monday morning when he was informed Cernenoks had died.
Cernenoks was in the crosswalk about halfway across River Road Saturday afternoon when he was hit by a northbound vehicle driven by 46-year-old Fair Lawn resident Staci Callea, Lt. Bob Kneer said. Surveillance footage shows the collision's impact threw him all the way back to the eastside curb in front of B&B Liquors.
Uttel said surveillance footage of the crash showed Cernenoks never looked as he was crossing the street and appeared unaware that the car was coming toward him. Callea, a Radburn resident whose 15-year-old daughter was in the car with her, also said she never saw Cernenoks, Uttel said.
She was issued two summonses: one for careless driving and one for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
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gonetomahwah
4:41 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
prayers for all involved- this is so tragic for all.
95Crash
4:41 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Condolences to the Cernenoks family. For as much traffic as River Road gets in that area, the street is a little narrow. Perhaps alternate-side parking would help improve both drivers' and pedestrians' line of vision.
Chris
5:41 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Based on personal experience, I think the "alternate-side parking" idea is excellent!!!!
Kris
4:41 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Car "barrelling" towards him? I don't see where she was cited for speeding...this is a little hystrionic.
JEN
4:59 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
So sad for all involved. I live near Radburn Train station and have had many a commuter briskly walk into the street with out looking, they are usual in dark colors and dusk and it terrifies me. Also I walk up to the stores often and I am constantly dodging cars to get across the street...EITHER way is just so dangerous. Feel so bad for all of them.
Chris
5:41 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
So Sad!!! My heart goes out to this poor family who now has to lay to rest a family member. Although different circumstances, I lost my 49 year old brother last September and my heart is yet to heal. I miss him terribly. I can't imagine what this poor family is going through... Prayers going out to all of them to comfort them and help them through this difficult time.
Chris
5:48 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Ps. Zak, although the outcome of the story is very sad, thank you for updating this story that is on the minds and hearts of many of us!
Michelle
9:55 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
We don't need alternate side parking. That will just give drivers more room to pass illegally on the right causing more accidents. We need a traffic light there.
Me
9:01 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Or people can maybe look both ways before crossing the street, like how we were taught as kids.
Jules Vernon
10:27 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
We need strict enforcement of the pedestrian crosswalk laws. But seriously we need SOME enforcement of the laws since Fair Lawn pedestrians must cross streets at their own risk,, unlike in Ridgewood where cars actually stop to allow pedestrians to cross. The again, I've always thought that Faitr Lawns borough motto should be, "Fair Lawn, where cars rule and pedestrians cross streets at the their own risk."
Jenne
12:30 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
Jules Vernon is right, we do need enforcement of pedestrian crossing laws. Mind you, if the police chief could just send a uniform out to cross the road in front of the municipal building every hour or so, maybe Fair Lawn drivers would learn to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk. As it stands, we all know full well drivers figure why should they stop, the pedestrian knows if they push their luck they'll end up losing to the car.
LuckyCharms
9:01 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Why a light Michelle? Congestion is already an issue on River Rd, especially near those stupid bump outs at the post office. Sheesh
Mark Kirschenbaum
9:01 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Baruch dayan emet.
Phil Kestenbaum
10:57 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
So sad, our condolences to the family. Rest in Peace.
Adolpho
3:03 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
@Zak when is the Patch going to share the video?
Mary Ellen Posdon
5:12 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
@Adolpho, Out respect for his family and friends that is a tasteless request. I hope it is not released.
Zak Koeske
5:14 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
@Adolpho - I have no intention of sharing the video, for the reason Mary Ellen has stated. I don't think it adds any value to the story. If you'd like a personal copy, for whatever reason, you are able to make a request, although I'm not sure if it would be fulfilled.
Alison Cohen
3:45 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013
insane request