James Gibson Jr., 36, lost his life in a terrible accident early Sunday morning. The incident, which is being investigated by state police, occurred near Exit 23 on I-87 southbound in Bethlehem. Gibson Jr. was hit by a car while crossing the thruway in the right lane. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. His family plans to release an obituary shortly.
State Police were called to the scene at approximately 1:59 a.m. following reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found that Gibson Jr. had been hit by a southbound car while crossing the street in the right lane. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped and called emergency services. Despite the quick response of emergency personnel, James Gibson Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.
To facilitate a thorough investigation and collision reconstruction, the right lane of I-87 was closed for about five and a half hours. State police have confirmed that the driver involved is fully cooperating with the investigation. Authorities are currently examining the specific circumstances that led to the tragic event. At this time, it remains unclear why Gibson Jr. was walking in the traffic lane.
In the wake of this tragedy, Cody Zibura has established a GoFundMe account to support James Gibson Jr.’s family. The fundraiser aims to assist his family, especially Rosie, Little James, and Carter, with funeral expenses and other bills during this difficult period. The fundraiser’s statement reads: “Let’s raise money for Rosie, Little James, and Carter. The last thing families should be concerned about is money for funeral expenses and bills at this time. Let us show them that we love them and their family and are here to support them during this difficult time; whether you knew James’ entire family or not, we all know he would do the same for us.”
James Gibson Jr.’s death is a tremendous loss for his family and the community. The outpouring of support through the GoFundMe campaign exemplifies the collective effort to assist his loved ones during this trying time. As the investigation continues, the community remains united in grief and solidarity, remembering James Gibson Jr. and the impact he had on those around him.
