NJ Transit bus strikes, kills pedestrian. Another person seriously injured Koran Tajhai Dupree Baker, a 25-year-old Newark

 Another Life Lost to NJ Transit: When Will It End?

Early Sunday morning, tragedy struck in Newark when an NJ Transit bus hit two pedestrians, leaving one dead and another seriously injured. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred at 12:18 a.m. on the 400 block of Springfield Avenue.

Koran Tajhai Dupree Baker, a 25-year-old Newark resident, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The second victim remains hospitalized, fighting to recover.

Here we are in 2025, and NJ Transit buses continue to take lives under Governor Phil Murphy’s administration. How many more people must be injured or killed before real accountability is enforced? It’s time for action.

A class action lawsuit needs to be filed against NJ Transit on behalf of all living victims and the families of those who have lost their lives due to reckless bus drivers. These drivers must be held accountable—this is not just negligence; these are murders on wheels.

NJ Transit has remained silent, refusing to comment on yet another devastating loss. But we won’t be silent. Justice must be served.

To the family of Koran Tajhai Dupree Baker and the other victim, I send my deepest condolences and love. You are not alone in this fight.

If you or a loved one has been affected by NJ Transit’s negligence, let’s come together and demand change. No more lives should be lost due to carelessness on our streets.

A devastating bus accident in Newark’s Central Ward early Sunday morning claimed the life of one pedestrian and left another seriously injured.

According to Newark Police, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation into the fatal crash, which occurred at approximately 12:17 a.m. on the 400 block of Springfield Avenue near Holland Street. Multiple 911 calls reported that two pedestrians had been struck by a New Jersey Transit bus.

Emergency Response Efforts

Emergency responders arrived at the chaotic scene to find a large crowd gathered and one of the victims trapped beneath the bus. Firefighters and University Hospital rescue personnel worked urgently to free the individual while performing CPR. Despite their best efforts, the adult male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and was immediately transported to University Hospital for treatment. Their condition remains undisclosed as the investigation continues.

Authorities Investigate the Cause

Following the crash, police worked to secure the area and disperse the crowd while NJ Transit detectives and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office officials collected evidence and interviewed witnesses.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident remain under active investigation. NJ Transit has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.

This tragic event raises continued concerns about pedestrian safety and NJ Transit’s accountability in such accidents. As investigations unfold, the community mourns yet another life lost on Newark’s streets.