42-year-old Giovanni Rivera died of his injuries last week.
The accident happened outside a home for mentally challenged adults where Rivera lived.
Police arrested 59-year-old Paul Frischer of Franklin Lakes in connection with his death.
Frischer of Franklin Lakes is facing multiple charges, including leaving the scene of a fatal accident and endangering an injured victim.
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Authorities determined Frischer was the owner and operator of the the vehicle involved in the crash, a 1999 Chevy Suburban that was missing the passenger side-view mirror and has possible damage to the right side of the bumper, hood and windshield.
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