Tima J. Asp Death, Obituary: Tima J. Asp, a 31-year-old woman from Lodi, tragically passed away after being struck by a school bus in Hackensack, leaving family members, friends, and the wider Bergen County community mourning the heartbreaking loss.
The fatal accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, March 10, at approximately 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of South Summit Avenue and West Pleasantview Avenue in Hackensack. Authorities said Tima J. Asp was crossing South Summit Avenue in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a school bus that was turning left onto the road.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and rushed Asp to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts to save her life, she later died from her injuries, officials confirmed.
Investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and the Hackensack Police Department responded to the scene and launched a joint investigation. Authorities reported that the bus driver, who was operating a vehicle for J&W Financial LLC, remained at the location and has been cooperating with investigators.
Officials stated that there is currently no indication of criminal activity, and criminal charges are not expected to be filed as the investigation continues.
News of Tima J. Asp’s death has deeply affected the communities of Hackensack and Lodi, where many are reflecting on the tragic circumstances surrounding the loss of a young woman whose life ended far too soon.
As loved ones grieve this devastating loss, tributes and messages of sympathy continue to pour in for her family and friends. Funeral arrangements and memorial service details are expected to be announced at a later time as those closest to her gather to honor and remember the life of Tima J. Asp.
