Plainsboro, NJ girl, 6, killed after running onto Route 414 in NY

A 6-year-old Plainsboro girl was killed in a crash Saturday evening in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office told WETM TV that Risha Rohith ran onto Route 414 in front of a car whose driver could not stop in time.

The crash in Hector happened about 6 p.m.

The girl was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, police told WETM.

It was not immediately clear Tuesday morning whether the 57-year-old driver from Painted Post, New York, was charged with any offenses.

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday morning did not respond to New Jersey 101.5's request for more information.

Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ

Olympic athletes from NJ competing in Tokyo 2021

After the pandemic sidelined world-class athletes in 2020, at least 18 Olympic contenders with New Jersey roots have qualified for the Tokyo Olympic games. Some are returning after an appearance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016 — while others find themselves in their first Olympics.

Here's the roundup of contenders, grouped by sport, with the opening ceremony set for July 23.

Gallery Credit: Erin Vogt