Newark Woman Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Bus in East Orange Authorities in Essex County are investigating a fatal early-morning collision that resulted in the death of a Newark woman after she was struck by a New Jersey Transit bus in East Orange. The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of Evergreen Place and Freeway Drive East, according to a statement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. East Orange police responded to reports of a crash involving a bus and a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation indicated that the NJ Transit bus struck the pedestrian while making a right turn onto Freeway Drive East. The victim, identified as Eva Malcom, 30, of Newark, became trapped beneath the bus following the collision. Emergency responders worked to free her before transporting her to University Hospital in Newark, where she was later pronounced dead. The bus driver remained at the scene after the incident. Officials have not disclosed further details about the crash, stating that the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information related to the accident is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC. The case highlights the potential dangers of intersections and the importance of pedestrian safety. While no additional details have been released, the ongoing investigation may provide further clarity on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.#university_hospital #newark_woman #nj_transit #east_orange #essex_county
UW Health, UnityPoint Health-Meriter delay opening some clinics due to blizzard MADISON, Wis. -- UW Health delayed opening some clinics Monday due to a blizzard, according to a spokesperson for the healthcare provider. In-person appointments at all Wisconsin clinics were postponed until noon, affecting urgent care, oncology services, and infusion treatments. Procedures at the Digestive Health Center will proceed as scheduled, but most morning appointments there are being shifted to telehealth or rescheduled. Work at the Madison Surgery Center and the Pediatric Diagnostic and Therapy Center will continue without interruption. Emergency departments at University Hospital and East Madison Hospital remain open. Patients impacted by the delays will be contacted to reschedule or switch to telehealth appointments. All UnityPoint Health-Meriter locations will open at noon, confirmed by a spokesperson for the healthcare provider. The list of affected facilities includes University Hospital, Madison Surgery Center, Digestive Health Center, East Madison Hospital, Pediatric Diagnostic and Therapy Center, and Uw Health University Hospital. The University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is also noted in the list, though details about its operations were not specified. The blizzard prompted widespread disruptions across the state, with power outages affecting thousands in Wisconsin. Snowfall blanketed the region, leading to road closures and service cancellations. Some SSM Health facilities also closed or delayed operations amid the storm. Local authorities issued alerts for the blizzard, with warnings remaining in effect through Monday afternoon. Municipal crews began plowing Madison streets starting at 7 a.m. Monday to clear snow from public roads.#uw_health #unitypoint_healthmeriter #university_hospital #east_madison_hospital #madison_surgery_center
