Crime & Safety
Fatal Crash Claims Life Of 26-Year-Old Pedestrian In Essex County
The driver remained at the scene after the crash, authorities said.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A car fatally struck a pedestrian in Irvington last weekend, authorities say.
According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the fatal crash took place at 3:09 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Franklin Terrace.
The pedestrian – Jefferson Castellano, 26, of Irvington – was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:18 a.m.
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The driver remained at the scene after the crash.
A police investigation continues, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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