Investigation underway after woman struck and killed in Paterson

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Investigation underway after woman struck, killed in Paterson

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Paterson on Thursday.

Two victims were struck near Broadway and Rosa Parks Boulevard around noon.

One woman was pronounced dead and the other did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

Police say a blue van that was left on the scene jumped a curb.

The circumstances surrounding the incident were not yet known.

The crash is under investigation.

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