On November 9, 2025, Nazma Khatun, a 49-year-old woman from Egg Harbor Township, tragically died after being struck by a 1997 Honda Odyssey driven by Sergio Madrid on the Black Horse Pike in West Atlantic City. The accident occurred around 6:05 p.m. as Madrid entered the center turn lane and hit Khatun, who was walking in the roadway. Despite emergency efforts, Khatun succumbed to her injuries at AtlantiCare Medical Center. The police closed the road for several hours to investigate, and the cause of the accident remains under review.
Pedestrian accidents in New Jersey are a significant concern, accounting for nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities annually, often due to busy roads lacking adequate pedestrian infrastructure. These incidents cause severe emotional and financial hardship for victims’ families, who may pursue wrongful death claims to recover damages. Metro Law offers legal support to families affected by such tragedies, providing compassionate guidance and advocacy to seek justice and compensation for losses resulting from driver negligence.
