Fatal Accident in Paterson, New Jersey
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: October 6, 2023
pedestrian pronounced dead, motor scooter driver injured
Police in Paterson, New Jersey are currently investigating a tragic accident that occurred in Passaic County. The incident involved a van and a motor scooter and resulted in the death of one individual.
The accident took place near Broadway and Rosa Parks Boulevard, right in front of a Presbyterian church. According to investigators, the driver of the van lost control, causing the vehicle to jump the curb and collide with both a pedestrian and an individual riding on a motor scooter.
Tragically, the pedestrian was pinned under the van as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the motor scooter sustained injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Eyewitnesses reported that it appeared as though the brakes on the van had failed. However, authorities have not yet determined what caused this fatal accident.
This incident serves as another reminder of how important it is for drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained and functioning correctly before hitting the road. Investigations into accidents like these help identify any potential issues or negligence that may have contributed to such tragedies.
As police continue their investigation into this devastating accident, our thoughts go out to all those affected by this loss.
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Tags: Fatality, New Jersey, Paterson, Investigation, Accident, Pedestrian, Van, Motor Scooter
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- pedestrian
- Vehicles:
- van, motor scooter
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- New Jersey
- City:
- Paterson
- Location:
- near Broadway and Rosa Parks Boulevard, Paterson
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-10-05
- Time of Incident:
- unknown
near Broadway and Rosa Parks Boulevard, Paterson
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