Glenn Minasian, 58, Dies After Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Jersey City’s Routes 1 and 9

 Jersey City, New Jersey, is mourning the death of Glenn Minasian, 58, who was fatally struck while walking along Routes 1 and 9 early Thursday, September 10, 2026. The sudden crash has left family, friends and others who knew him facing an unexpected loss. According to information released by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, police were notified shortly after 5 a.m. that a pedestrian had been struck near Duncan Avenue. Responding officers found Minasian with serious injuries.

Minasian was taken to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities identified him as a Jersey City resident. The available official account does not provide personal details about his family, career or daily life, so those aspects of his story should not be assumed. What is clear is that his death has created a painful absence for the people who knew him and has drawn attention to a serious early-morning collision on a heavily traveled roadway.

The vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene, according to authorities. That detail distinguishes the incident from cases in which investigators must first locate a driver after a collision. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and Jersey City Police Department are continuing to examine what happened. At this stage, no cause for the crash, traffic violation or other contributing factor has been publicly established, and the circumstances should not be characterized beyond the confirmed information.

The location of the collision is also central to the ongoing investigation. Routes 1 and 9 are major roadways through Jersey City, and the crash occurred near Duncan Avenue shortly after daybreak began. Investigators are expected to use evidence from the scene and other available information to reconstruct the circumstances of the collision. Authorities have not announced a final determination about responsibility, making it important for the public to distinguish confirmed facts from speculation while the investigation remains active.

The investigation will continue as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of Minasian’s death. Officials have announced a temporary closure of northbound Routes 1 and 9 between Communipaw Avenue and Duncan Avenue early Sunday, September 13, as investigators return to the area. The roadway is scheduled to close at about 3 a.m. and reopen around 7 a.m. Drivers have been advised to use alternate routes during that period while the collision investigation proceeds.

For those grieving Glenn Minasian, however, the investigation is only one part of what follows a sudden death. Family members, friends and acquaintances are left with the memories they built with him and the reality of his absence. Because little personal information has been publicly released, it is especially important to allow those who knew him to define his life through their own memories rather than filling gaps with assumptions. Respect and patience remain important as the community processes the loss.

Glenn Minasian’s death is a painful reminder of the vulnerability of pedestrians sharing busy roads with motor vehicles. His family, friends and others who cared about him now face the difficult days that follow an unexpected loss, while investigators continue seeking answers about the crash. Condolences are extended to everyone affected by his passing. May those who knew Minasian find comfort in their memories of him and strength from the people around them as they mourn his loss.