This morning was on the westside of Irvington, about 7:30am, when I caught this scene at Springfield Ave. and Sanford Ave.:
Can't say what transpired to cause this accident, but it did not look like there were any serious injuries, so at least there is that. Car appears to have struck the traffic light though, and I can only imagine the traffic jams this was about to create being that it was rush hour and there was no red, green or yellow.
What I am about to write about now is a bit more sad, having to do with a teenager who lost his life Sunday evening on 16th Street here in Newark. I happened to be listening to the police scanner when this happened so this is a bit personal. Happened to have business on that street today too so ran across these sights:
In this first one we see the appeal by authorities for help, a sign that can not be missed and sadly is not very unfamiliar here in Newark. Secondly we have the memorial:
I warned you this was not a feel good piece. The name is Ibn Abdul Walker and he was only 18 years old. Why?
Thou shalt not murder! It's one of the ten commandments. Prayers for the family and that justice prevails, in Jesus name.
Check out this NJ.com article for more on this incident: 18-year-old killed in Newark shooting.
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