“Sen. Menendez’s Tragedy: Wife Accidentally Kills Pedestrian in 2018

On December 19, 2018, a pedestrian was killed in New Jersey after being struck by a car driven by the wife of U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez. Sen. Menendez’s wife, Loretta Menendez, is a registered nurse and had been driving on Middlesex Turnpike in East Brunswick, NJ at the time of the incident. According to reports, she had been trying to make a left turn out of a parking lot when she struck and killed a man who had been crossing the street. Loretta Menendez remained at the scene and immediately contacted authorities, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim, who has not been identified, was 51 years old and a resident of East Brunswick. No charges have been filed to date, but a criminal investigation is ongoing according to East Brunswick police. While the incident is tragic, it underscores the importance of avoiding distracted driving. Tragically, many crashes like this one are caused by drivers who are not paying attention to the road. It is important that drivers remain vigilant when behind the wheel, particularly in busy or crowded areas. The death is especially unfortunate given Sen. Menendez’s long-standing commitment to road safety and pedestrian rights. He has actively volunteered for organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and he has continuously advocated for enhanced safety regulations in regards to traffic safety. Sen. Menendez released a statement expressing his deep sadness at the incident, saying: “As a husband and father, I am deeply saddened for the family and loved ones of the individual involved in this tragedy,” he said. “My thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this tragedy.” While there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the incident, it serves as a tragic reminder of the risks we all face when on the road. We must all work together to ensure that unnecessary tragedy is prevented and that drivers remain aware of their surroundings at all times. On December 19, 2018, a pedestrian was killed in New Jersey after being struck by a car driven by the wife of U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez. Sen. Menendez’s wife, Loretta Menendez, is a registered nurse and had been driving on Middlesex Turnpike in East Brunswick, NJ at the time of the incident. According to reports, she had been trying to make a left turn out of a parking lot when she struck and killed a man who had been crossing the street. Loretta Menendez remained at the scene and immediately contacted authorities, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim, who has not been identified, was 51 years old and a resident of East Brunswick. No charges have been filed to date, but a criminal investigation is ongoing according to East Brunswick police. While the incident is tragic, it underscores the importance of avoiding distracted driving. Tragically, many crashes like this one are caused by drivers who are not paying attention to the road. It is important that drivers remain vigilant when behind the wheel, particularly in busy or crowded areas. The death is especially unfortunate given Sen. Menendez’s long-standing commitment to road safety and pedestrian rights. He has actively volunteered for organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and he has continuously advocated for enhanced safety regulations in regards to traffic safety. Sen. Menendez released a statement expressing his deep sadness at the incident, saying: “As a husband and father, I am deeply saddened for the family and loved ones of the individual involved in this tragedy,” he said. “My thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this tragedy.” While there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the incident, it serves as a tragic reminder of the risks we all face when on the road. We must all work together to ensure that unnecessary tragedy is prevented and that drivers remain aware of their surroundings at all times.