dr. mayer. no summons are issued yet and no charges filed and the investigation into this tragic accidents continues. >> it happened at 6:15 this morning when superintendant of schools dr. steven mayer was out jogging with his dog. he was not far from his home when he was struck by a vehicle. the student was an at robbinsville high school who was rushing to get to a class trip. >> i think the whole commune need a time to mourn. i am trying to be as strong as mayer but i will go home shortly and have a good cry for my frien frie friend? the news of the superintendant passing has caused shock in the community. >> in honor of dr. mayer we will fine our way back to normal as appropriately as possible. steve always put the students' needs first and we'll continue that as we work through this devastating loss. >> you were texting with him this morning. >> we text every day, steve was an incredible part of our community, he was a superintendant and coach and lived here and he was a friend and whenever

. >> school's throughout robbinsville closed tomorrow following the death of dr. mayer who was out for a jog with his dog this morning when he was hit by a car along robbinsville road. we are live in robbinsville. this is affecting so many there. we understand his wife is a teacher in the school district? >> reporter: indeed, she, jim. she teached the fourth grade, and together, they were raising three sons, two off to college and youngest, a junior at the high school just footsteps from where this terrible accident happened. we understand that loved ones did rush to the scene this morning when he didn't return home on time. >> dr. mayer was a ball of energy. i mean he was smart, always wanted to be around, the flame that ignited so many things. >> at 52, he was doing what he loved, leading the school district, coaching little league, a pillar of this community and a mentor to young people. >> we're just going to be strong, be there for each other. >> what a wonderful man and how appreciation life is. >> reporter: he and his dog struck and killed near a pile of brush on

thank you. >> can you tell us a little more about dr. mayer, how long he worked for the school district and if there were any special initiatives, things he was working on? >> if i get the exact time wrong, forgive me, but i believe steve was with the district for six years. the initiatives that the doctor had under way are too numerous to list. the robbinsville school district has been a leader in fiscal efficiency, has been a leader in providing the best in practice academic programs. we have been very highly ranked in the state of new jersey under dr. mayer's leadership. >> if you could show us what you did earlier, about him being truly part of the fabric of the community. >> dr. mayer was a ball of energy. he was someone that you always wanted to be around. he was the flame that ignited so many things. he was passionate about our kids, our schools. he was an educator. he was also a coach. he was full of life. and he really brought so much of his energy to our school district and to our town. he was loved. and he's going to be missed. and

dr. mayer's death. he laced up his shoes yesterday morning and left his house for a run. and his dog were less than a mile away from robbinsville high school when dr. mayor, the superintendent for the district, was struck and killed by a 17-year-old student on her way to class for a trip. she stopped right away but it was too late for dr. mayer and his dog. both were killed. >> he made a very big impact since he's been here. everybody loved him. we're all going to miss him. >> i'm speechless. i couldn't believe something so tragic would happen to such a great guy. he did so much for the school district. he wanted nothing but the best for the kids. just actually hearing something like that, i couldn't believe it. i still can't believe it. >> reporter: and dr. mayory's wife is a fourth grade teacher in the district. their oldest son, they have three children, a junior here at robbinsville high school. again, classes canceled today as people are allowed time to grieve and mourn this loss. reporting live in robbinsville, new jersey, i'm pamela osborne, nbc 10 news. >> pamela,

dr. steven mayer. hundreds came to tonight's vigil and here many stay. silence fell over foxmoor community park in robbinsville mercer county. no words could describe as great a loss as the accident that took superintendent dr. steven mayer's life so suddenly. >> how do you make sense of a nonsensical situation? i mean, i was at a loss for words. i still expect to wake up from a bad dream. >> i am speechless. i couldn't believe something so tragic would happen to such a great guy. >> reporter: more than 500 people turned out for tonight's vigil held only hours after mayer was killed. he was on a routine morning jog with his dog when he was struck by a student on her way to nearby robbinsville high school for a class trip. >> i couldn't believe it. i got a call this morning, told me first thing this morning and i just couldn't -- i still don't believe it. it hurts. >> reporter: mourners placed candles alongside flowers and wrote messages to dr. mayer's family on index cards. >> i look at this, we all cared and he cared about us. he cared about the communit

dr. city haven't mayer. everyone we spoke to all day had nothing but stories of love and that makes it that much more difficult to lose him. >> today is a sad day for our community. doctor steven mayer left us too soon. >> reporter: he's described as a leader and a friend. robbinsville, new jersey, in a state of shock following the tragic death of school superintendent dr. steven mayer. >> doctor mayer was a ball of energy. i mean, he was -- he was someone that you always wanted to be around. he was the flame that ignited so many things. he was passionate about our kids our schools, he was an educator. he was also a coach. you know, he was full of life. >> doctor mayer was hit and killed by a car driven by a robbinsville high school student as he jogged this morning. since that time, stunned friends and former students are searching for ways to express just how much he meant to them. >> i'm very saddened for my kids, for the community, especially for his family, and may he rest in peace. >> the stories we he

. >> dr. mayeras not your run of the mill administrator disbelief seen in the faces of so many how beautiful morning could have taken such a horrific turn. >> i'm a pastor i'm supposed to get this. supposed to know how this works. right now i don't it. >> can we agree we're not okay? >> it's not okay. >> it's not okay that robbin robbinsville lost community champion tuesday morning. 52-year-old dr. steven mayer and his dog out for a morning jog near the high school when they were both struck and killed by a car driven by a female student trying to catch a schoolbus for a field trip to new york city. >> dedicated his life to young people. he dedicated his life to you. >> dedication that was clearly contagious. >> he was always like walking down the hallways and i was waiting for my class and he would always high five us or tell us -- ask us hour our day is going. >> at all of our sporting events e loved to be that for everyone. >> flowers piled up as few prayers were spoken. candles lit and the short

dr. steven mayer. 00 people gathered to remember him at a vigil at foxmore community park. they built a memorial of flowers and candles. it was right around this time yesterday when dr. mayor was hit and killed by a 17-year-old student on her way to school. he was jogging about a mile away from the high school with his dog when they were struck, both were killed. school has been canceled today. we're told superintendents will be here for anyone who needs it. reporting live in new jersey, i'm pamela osborne, nbc 10 news. >>> the flyers need to win tonight's game four against the capitals at the wells fargo center to avoid elimination. if you don't have tickets, you can join with other fans for the official game watch party at xfinity live. >>> a judge ordered the man accused of shooting a police officer sun night to remain in jail without bail. 23-year-old scott griffin faces charges including the attempted murder of a police officer. >>> a delaware county fire crew but a garnet valley house fire under c

a 17-year-old students from robbinsville high school was driving the vehicle that hit dr. mayer. no charges have yet been filed. >> pray for both families, they are both involved. both doctor mayer's and the student's family, we are praying for them all. >> mayer's wife is a teacher in the schools and they have two sons one attends the high school and all schools were closed today and crisis counselors were made available. >>> a woman was praying for hire life at temple university hospital after someone slashed her across the neck. investigators are trying to identify the woman and find the attacker. annie mccormick has this story from police headquarter. >> reporter: police say this woman's throat was slashed. two men happened to be outside one was driving the vehicle and another walking the dog both rushed into help and tried to stop the bleeding. >> they had both her hands around her neck and couldn't speak. >> paul could not believe what he saw when a woman clutched her throat and stumbled towards him. >> the woman cross the street with her throat slit ear to ear. >> rob was

dr. steven mayer. the father whose wife also teaches in the district was killed while walking along with his dog, dutch, who was also killed. the student was rushing to the school for a class trip when the accident occurred. >> the accidents is under investigation and no summons are issued at this time. >> we are all grieving, the only way to walk through the grief is to uphold each other. >> police are not identifying the student driver, the teen was taken to the crisis center after the crash. classes are canceled today and tomorrow for all 3,000 students in the district. grief counselors were on hand at the school today. >> what a great man and how precious life is. they are leaving flowers at the site of the vigil tonight and remembering steve mayor as am mentor coach and friend. >> it's bad it hurts. >> the whole community need a time to mourn, i'm trying to be strong as mayor and i intend to go home shortly and have a good cry for my friend. >> the flag at the pavilion is lowered to half staff. he

month are than 500 people gathered at a park to remember dr. mayer.eople describe the 52-year-old as a beloved educator who coached little league, was a pillar of the community and a mentor to young people. >> how do you make sense of a nonsense cal situation? i mean, i was at a loss for words. i still expect to wake up from a bad dream. >> police say a high school student was on her way to robbinsville high school for a class trip when her car hit dr. mayor. the student did stop right after the accident. police have not said if the student will face charges. all robbinsville schools are closed again today. >>> 4:07. this morning a driver is facing charges in a crash that killed a crossing guard in trenton. police have arrested dwayne bennett who they say was driving with a suspend license. skyforce 10 was over the accident monday afternoon. the victim, 56-year-old antonio wiley of trenton was crossing route 129 when he was hit. >>> supporters and opponents of the proposed tax onç sugary drunks in philadelphia are letting city council know how they f

there will be a public memorial service for dr. mayer tomorrow in princeton. >>> and new castle county police arrested a man who was allegedly behind home burglaries and vehicle break-ins and the suspect posed for quite a mugshot. take a look. officers arrested 23-year-old paul rally of wilmington. officials say he took lawn equipment, tools and various items stored in vehicles and sheds. he's facing burglary charges and was released after posting bail. >> united against isis. an update on president obama's meetings with arab allies in saudi arabia and the royal plans that are still to come on his over seas agenda. if you own a vokelkswagen or kn someone who does, you want to hear this. the company is expected to announce how it plans to compensate car owners dealing with a diesel emissions scandal. >> glenn. >> we have one more day of dry weather, so enjoy it while it lasts. i'm tracking rain. much needed rain headed our way, and the question is, is it going to affect your weekend plans? that's just ahead. >> and an update on breaking n

there will be a public memorial service for dr. mayer tomorrow in princeton. >>> in delaware county, bonner and prendergast catholic high schools will operate on a normal schedule today just a day after police found a gun inside a student's locker. administrators got a tip that a student brought a gun and drugs to school yesterday. the school was put on lockdown as police searched the building. officers also found bullets and marijuana. >>> getting ready for some sunshine today. in fact, bright sunshine is just minutes away. that's a live view from cape may. we'll see lots of sunshine like yesterday. a breezy and warmer day ahead. that will blow a few clouds in later on today. the warmup comes with winds out of the southwest, 16-mile-an-hour winds this afternoon. a bit stronger in wilmington. we could see gusts up to 30 miles an hour. that's going to keep the pollen levels elevated today. tomorrow they'll come down a little bit as some rain moves through the area. then it will be drying out over the weekend, and they'll be coming right b

dr. steve mayer was out with his dog, dutch, when he was suddenly hit by a car. akorgd to police the girl was a 17-year-old student from a nearby high school headed to class early for a class trip. people that knew mayer were simply devastated. >> we text every day, steve is an incredible part of our community and the whole community needs time to mourn, i'm trying to be strong as mayor but i'll go home shortly and have a good cry for my friend. >> grief counselors werer brought in store staff and students, robbinsville schools will be closed for the next two days. >>> 56-year-old antonio wiley worked as a crossing guard and was patrolling at route 29, when a crash sent a truck careening towards him, hit and and killing him. bennett is now facing three to five years in prison. >>> a woman is begging for your help after her son was hit and killed and involved in the crash, jamal morris was riding his bike and a driver hit him here at the corner of 45th and market and took off. mar ris was taken off of life support and his mother hopes whoever is responsible will t

dr. steven mayers left too soon. >> jogging less than a mile from the high school, he was struck from behind, out of his running shoes. the teenage driver stopped immediately. a nearby homeowner dialled 911, but it was too late. >> the dog was also struck and killed in the crash. the accident remains under investigation. >> reporter: the mayor tried to reach his friend not realizing he was the person hit. >> as soon as we heard we had an accident, he was the first i texted. >> the supersben didn't for six years, he was a little league coach, a father of three sons, one a junior at the high school, and his wife, a fourth grade teacher. >> he had so much joy and passion and belief in students, that he couldn't contain it. >> students felt it, enjoying his open door policy. >> he was a very nice, loving man. i'll never forget walking down the hall, seeing that smile on his face and making eye contact saying, hey, jer. >> police guarded the entrance today as faculty and students arrived for grief counselling. >> the whole community needs a time to mourn, you know, i'm trying right now to be stro

robbinsville's mayor said a 17-year-old high school senior was behind the wheel of the car that struck dr. mayerme. his dog was also hit and killed. police are currently investigating the accident. they're set to hold

dr. steven mayer was hit and killed by a 17-year-old driver thursday morning. he served as superintendant of the robbinsville school district. mourners can watch the service via feeds at several locations including the high school. >>> pennsylvania attorney general, kathleen kane says 15 drug dealers are off the streets in delaware county saying the suspects trafficked large amounts to the city of chester. kane says the suspects operated out of the bennett homes development. we are seeing a change to end the work week, mostly cloudy skies and a possibility of rain later for us. you may want to keep the umbrella close by this afternoon and tonight. sky 6 hd taking a live look at center city. despite the clouds temperatures on the mild side and could be humid as we climb to 80 degrees, but the weekend is not a complete washout. david murphy is in with a preview of the accuweather forecast. >> it feels like early summer out here with temperatures spiking up and the humidity increasing and there is a chance for scattered downpours and even the rumble of thunder lat

dr. steve mayer superintendent of robbinsville school district and his dog were killed after they were hity car while jogging near the high school early tuesday morning. a memorial service will be held tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. at the prince top alliance church in plainsboro. mourners will be able to watch the service via video at robbi robbinsville high school. >> bidding farewell to an icon of philadelphia sports. what we learned about the man who gave us the flyers at a huge celebration of his life today. >> a bus bursts into flames in italian tunnel. you don't need to see this video to know this a bad situation. when you learn what's inside the bus you may get little more nervous about how it all turns out. howard? >> the flyers played last night so they can play another day into the playoffs. but what i think is shocking comment from claude giroux about the fans. that's coming up in sports. >> all night we're paying tribute to the legacy and genius of prince by playing the music we will never forget. ♪ most new wealth flows it's called a rigged economy, and this is how it works. to the to

dr. steven mayer of the robbin robbinsville school district died tuesday morning after he was hit by a car while he was out for a jog. hundreds of people filling the princeton alliance church to remember the popular superintendent. the crowd was so large in fact the memorial service was also fed via video to another nearby church. ♪ >>> an autopsy is now complete prince's death it could take weeks or even longer before we know exactly what caused the super star's death. today's official announced there are no signs of trauma to brince's body and suicide is not suspected. prince had reputation for clean living. but an emergency plane landing for medical treatment days before his death is raising some questions about whether he may have have been hiding a health problem. tonight investigators say, the investigation needs to run its course. >> in life he was a very private person. we're going to continue to respect his privacy and his dignity and hope that you will do as -- do you as well. bear in mind this incident happened about 29 hours ago. and continues to be under investigation. >> prin

dr. steve mayer. >> hit and kill this morning as he jogged before work.he driver a student at robs binsville high school. >> accident remains under investigation. no summonses have been issue at this time. no criminal charges have been file at this time. >> be with one another. talk with one another. keep the familiar unless your prayers. >> reporter: through tears, hugs and reflection -- >> we just ask lord that you bless this community, that you will draw us closer together. >> robbinsville began the healing process with vigil. >> just his presence about being around everyone, how he's always like happy and towards everyone. he was just always positive. >> reporter: even though the vigil officially now over you can still see hundreds and hundreds of people gathered here really a testament to the impact superintendent steve mayer had on his community. >> it's just amazing that not just in the school. it's just so many people around the community that possibly didn't even know him but are still affected. >> reporter: in robs bin binsville, greg argos, cbs

dr. steve mayer. >> hit and kill this morning as he jogged before work.he driver a student at robs binsville high school. >> accident remains under investigation. no summonses have been issue at this time. no criminal charges have been file at this time. >> be with one another. talk with one another. keep the familiar unless your prayers. >> reporter: through tears, hugs and reflection -- >> we just ask lord that you bless this community, that you will draw us closer together. >> robbinsville began the healing process with vigil. >> just his presence about being around everyone, how he's always like happy and towards everyone. he was just always positive. >> reporter: even though the vigil officially now over you can still see hundreds and hundreds of people gathered here really a testament to the impact superintendent steve mayer had on his community. >> it's just amazing that not just in the school. it's just so many people around the community that possibly didn't even know him but are still affected. >> reporter: in robs bin binsville, greg argos, cbs

dr. steven mayer.s running with his dog early yesterday morning when police say a 17-year-old driver hit the man and dog. both mayer and his dog were killed. the father of three was extremely popular and last night there were many tears and much sadness over his loss. >> a great guy to be around. that's all i had to say. >> he always saw the children first. as you can tell by this crowd that's here, he had so much love for this community. it's a loss for our community. >> police are investigating whether this was a case of distracted driving. >>> a mother is begging for the public's help. her son was riding his bicycle in west philadelphia on saturday when he was hit by a car. at that time leaving him badly injured. 27-year-old jamaal morris was later taken off life support succumbing to head injuries. the driver of the striking car kept on going and remains at large. >> a philadelphia nun who is accused of driving drunk could learn her fate in a new jersey courtroom today. police arrested sister kimbe

dr. steven mayer who was killed this morning while walking with his dog, duke. a 17-year-old girl, a student at the high school was behind the wheel. >> the accident remains under investigation, no summons have been issued. >> sources say that the teenage driver headed to the high school early for a class trip was taken to the crisis center. >> steve mayer was the father of three and his wife, donna, is a teacher in the district and went looking for him when he didn't return. she found him at the scene. >> what a wonderful man and what precious life is. the school is suffering and it will be closed for two days, it's very, very sad. >> grief counselors were brought in to speak to staff and students. >> seeing him around he was always such a nice, loving man. >> ironically the mayor texted mayer this morning. after hearing there was an accident near the high school he didn't know it was the superintendant at the time. a vigil will be held here on washington road tonight and the public is invited to attend. i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> all right

dr. steven mayer was jogging with his dog, both struck fatally by a student driving to school at 6:00 a.m. for a class trip. police are not releasing the details, investigation ongoing, and no citations issued. the mayor says it was a friend says he had to break the news to the young driver's family. >> my heart breaks for the family. this is a good kid, and, you know, it was a student. it's, obviously, under investigation. there's not much i can say about that except that i know the family and my heart breaks for them too. >> all schools closed today and tomorrow to allow grief counselors to help the community heal. tonight, there's a candle light vigil for the mayer at the park. >>> lots of short sleeves and a few folks in shorts today. nbc 10 on broad street in north philadelphia, another gorgeous day across the region, and it's going to be a great night as well at the ballpark. you're looking live at citizens bank park, the phils and mets tonight at 6:05. not as warm as yesterday, but we can really can't complain about the beautiful weather. >> i'll take it for sure. we are tracking t

dr. steven mayer of robbinsville school district died on tuesday morning after he was hit by a car while he was jogging. parents, students, teachers and community members filling the princeton alliance church to remember the very popular superintendent. so many people turned out, that the memorial service was also fed via video to another local church. >>> turning to you decide tonight with just four days left until the pennsylvania primary primary that actually will matter this time around. candidates from both parties criss-crossing pennsylvania. hoping to get supporters to the voting booth come tuesday. hillary clinton was on the stomach in that montgomery county this day. bill anderson is live in the newsroom now after hitting the campaign trail in jenkintown earlier today. bill, how was hillary clinton this day? >> reporter: jeff, it was a little bit interesting. she was morey lacked. slowed things down today in jenkintown a small environment and the format was more q and a than speech or lecture. the hope was that women got a chance to get their specific questions answered leading

dr. steven mayer.as running with his dog early yesterday morning when police say a 17-year-old driver hit them. both mayer and his dog were killed. the father of three was extremely popular and last night there were many tears and a lot of sadness over his loss. >> he was a great guy to be around. that's all i have to say. >> he always saw the children first as you can tell by this crowd that's here. he had so much love for this community. it's a loss for our community. >> less are investigating whether or not this is a case of distracted driving. >> a philadelphia nun who is accused of driving drunk could learn her fate in a new jersey courtroom today. police arrested sister kimberly miller after she crashed into a building in turnersville gloucester county last year. the nun claims she was not drunk but instead had taken the sleep drug ambien and was sleep driving. a judge threw out sister miller's breathalyzer results just last week saying the officer who took them did not follow testing protocol. s

dr. steven mayer superintendent of robbinsville schools was hit and killed tuesday morning while jogging. according to police, the driver was a 17-year-old student at the high school, mayer oversaw. today friends, family and loved ones attended a memorial service at princeton alliance church. the memorial was broadcast via satellite to several locations including robbinsville high. >> turning now to the race for the white house. with less than four days to go until voters head to the polls in pennsylvania and delaware candidates are working local voters trying to build momentum and last minutes support. >> that includes republican frontrunner donald trump who is holding a rally right now at the delaware state fairgrounds in kent county. and that's where "action news" reporter trish hartman is standing by live as well. trish. >> reporter: rick, monica, you might be able to hear trump is still speaking inside. the event started about a half hour late so he has been speaking about 30 minutes or so on jobs trade immigration all within the first couple of minutes. thousands of people gathered

dr. city haven't mayer. the popular superintendent of the robbinsville school district died tuesday morning after he was hit by a car while he was out for jog. so many people turned out to today's event that the memorial service was also fed via video to another nearby local church. >>> a woman who set her newborn baby on fire and left her in the middle of south jersey street sentenced to 30 years in prison. she was sentenced today after pleading guilty in february to aggravated manslaughter. torts say the 23-year-old pemberton township woman doused her baby with some kind of accelerant and then set her on fire in january of 2015. that baby had third degree burns over 60% of her body. she died at the hospital. prosecutors say the woman hid her pregnancy from her family. >>> ♪ >>> we're learning more tonight about the investigation into the death of prince. the last time he was scene alive was wednesday night when an acquaintance dropped him off the his minnesota compound where he was found dead thursday morn

dr. steven mayer was killed in an accident involving a vehicle.chool this afternoon. skyforce 10 over the scene of this accident. we're still gathering details about what happened. we'll bring you more in the next 30 minutes. >>> philadelphia miss are trying to identify woman who collapsed after being stabbed. police say she was slashed across the neck before 3:00 a.m. there are no suspects. another update in 25 minutes. you can always stay updated with the nbc10 app. >>> this morning on "today's take," the legend, steve martin teaming up with edie brickell for a performance you won't want to miss. >>> from the new movie "the meddler," susan sarandon and rose byrne is here. >>> one on one with the huntsman, chris hsworth is here. >>> all that and more coming up now. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today's take" with al roker, natalie morales, willie geist and tamron hall, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >>> welcome to "today" on tuesday morning, april 19th, 2016. another nice day here in new york city. i'm willie along with al, nat