Authorities Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-80 in Paterson

Authorities are asking for help as they continue to investigate a fatal hit-and-run accident on Interstate 80 in Passaic County.

State troopers say that at about 2:55 during the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 4th, an unknown large commercial vehicle or tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound on I-80.

Crash Occurred Near Exit 60 for Hawthorne and Clifton

In the area of milepost 59.5 in Paterson, approaching the area of Exit 60 for Hawthorne and Clifton, that vehicle struck a pedestrian and failed to stop at the scene. Sadly, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries.

Fatal hit-and-run accident near mile marker 59.5 on Interstate 80 in Paterson NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Fatal hit-and-run accident near mile marker 59.5 on Interstate 80 in Paterson NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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NJ State Police Asking For Help

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the events prior to or after is asked to contact the detective bureau at NJSP Troop B Totowa Station by calling (973) 785-9412. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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