By Crash News Writer 
Oakland, NJ (July 27, 2025) – A heartbreaking pedestrian crash in Bergen County left a child dead and three others injured Thursday afternoon at a busy intersection in Oakland.
According to reports, the collision occurred at approximately 3:43 p.m. on July 24 at the intersection of East Oak Street and Ramapo Valley Road. Authorities from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said four pedestrians — including at least two children — were struck by a vehicle.
Tragically, one child died from their injuries at the scene. The other victims, one adult and two children, sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious and were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Officials have not released the identities of the victims, and the circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation by the Oakland Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of the victims have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of family members.
- More information about the circumstances of the crash, including possible contributing factors, will be made available as the investigation progresses.
- Local traffic advisories and road updates can be accessed by checking with Bergen County officials or the Oakland Police Department.
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