Glenn Minasian was walking near Routes 1 and 9 shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when an oncoming vehicle struck him near Duncan Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. The 58-year-old local resident suffered severe injuries on the quiet stretch of highway before emergency crews arrived at the scene.
Jersey City police officers rushed to the area immediately after receiving the early morning emergency call. First responders worked quickly to stabilize Minasian on the pavement, but his condition remained critical as an ambulance transported him to Jersey City Medical Center. Medical staff at the hospital attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.
News of Minasian’s death spread quickly across the Jersey City community, leaving friends and neighbors grieving the sudden loss. Thousands of commuters travel that exact section of highway every morning, making the sudden tragedy hit close to home for locals who know the area well.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene following the impact. According to law enforcement officials, the motorist pulled over right away, called emergency services, and cooperated with responding officers while patrol cars closed off the surrounding lanes.
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit took over the case alongside the Jersey City Police Department. Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello confirmed that detectives spent several hours Thursday morning gathering physical evidence, checking roadway lighting, and mapping out the crash site to determine how the incident unfolded.
To assist the investigation team, county authorities are planning a complete temporary closure of the highway over the weekend. Northbound lanes on Routes 1 and 9 between Communipaw Avenue and Duncan Avenue will be closed on Sunday, September 13, from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. so crash reconstruction experts can analyze the scene without traffic.
As the local community mourns Minasian, police are advising motorists to use alternate routes during Sunday morning’s shutdown. The investigation remains active, and authorities are encouraging anyone who witnessed the crash or saw activity near Duncan Avenue around 5 a.m. Thursday to contact investigators.
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