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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ — A local resident in his 80s died after being hit by a vehicle while walking along a major highway late Sunday night, authorities confirmed. 
The crash occurred just after 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 4 on the eastbound side of Route 46 near the intersection with Parsippany Boulevard. Officials say an Acura RDX collided with the pedestrian in Morris County, leaving him with fatal injuries at the scene. 
Emergency responders and law enforcement from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office were dispatched promptly. Despite immediate medical efforts, the man — identified as 86-year-old Gui Con of Parsippany-Troy Hills — was pronounced dead before he could be transported to a hospital. 
The driver of the Acura was taken to a nearby medical facility for evaluation and treatment, though details about their condition have not been disclosed. Investigators are continuing to piece together the events leading up to the collision, and no official determination of fault has been announced. 
Pedestrian accidents on high-speed roadways like Route 46 are especially dangerous, with many experts noting that such incidents often result from factors including limited visibility, driver distraction, and the inherent risks of crossing busy thoroughfares. 
Officials are urging residents and travelers along Route 46 to remain vigilant, particularly at night, as investigations continue into the circumstances of this tragic crash.