On Tuesday June 4, 2013 at approximately 1140 hours Readington Police responded to Route 22 West near the Whitehouse Motel for a report of a motor vehicle striking a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers observed an individual, John Gitch (age 53 of Whitehouse Station) lying on the roadway with unknown injuries. Gitch was taken by helicopter toRobertWoodJohnsonTraumaCenter, the driver of the vehicle, Melissa Whalen was not injured from the crash. The crash investigation was conducted by Detective Gooley and Ptl. Pittarese. Route 22 West was closed for approximately 45 minutes. Investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed.