Tima J. Asp Death and Obituary Hackensack Woman Killed in School Bus Crash After Crossing Street

The community of Hackensack, New Jersey, is mourning the tragic loss of Tima J. Asp, 31, who died after being struck by a school bus while crossing a street Tuesday morning.

According to authorities, the incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of South Summit Avenue and West Pleasantview Avenue. Asp, who lived in nearby Lodi, was walking through a marked crosswalk when a school bus making a left turn struck her.

Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported Asp to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts to save her, she died the following day from the injuries she sustained.

Officials say the school bus was operated by a local transportation company and was in the process of turning when the collision occurred. The driver remained at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators. At this time, authorities say there is no indication of criminal wrongdoing, and charges are not expected.

Investigators from the Hackensack Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash, including witness accounts and traffic conditions at the busy intersection.

Asp’s sudden passing has deeply affected family members, friends, and neighbors. Those who knew her remember her as a warm and caring person whose life and future were cut tragically short.

In the days since the accident, members of the community have left flowers and candles at the intersection where she was struck, reflecting the sorrow felt by many throughout Hackensack and surrounding towns.

The family will release the obituary, memorial, funeral, and visitation arrangements once they have been finalized.