Basic Facts
Crash date: March 20, 2026
Crash location: Sussex Avenue in Morristown, NJ
People involved:
- Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, 68
- Unidentified driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Yes
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Morristown, NJ — March 20, 2026, Justo Pilco-Tenesaca was killed in a hit-and-run truck accident at about 7 a.m. on Sussex Avenue.
Authorities said a pedestrian was hit and pinned under a construction company truck near the intersection with Speedwell Place. The truck driver fled on foot after the crash.
The pedestrian, 68-year-old Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, died from his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital, according to authorities.
The truck driver has been charged with leaving an accident resulting in death and endangering an injured victim by leaving the crash, but he has not been arrested yet, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Morris County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It seems clear that the construction truck hit the pedestrian on Sussex Avenue, but at this point we don’t know why. Was the pedestrian trying to cross the street or walking in it? Was the truck driver distracted? Or did that truck have a mechanical problem that affected its brakes or steering?
Even though I’ve been part of thousands of crash investigations during my career, I don’t know the answers to those questions. They can only be answered by a full investigation of this crash, aided by witness statements, evidence at the scene, data from the truck’s engine control module and any available security camera footage. A forensic examination of the truck may require an independent investigator, since most law enforcement agencies lack the time or training for such probes.
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