59-year-old man struck, killed by hit-and-run driver while clearing snow in Paterson

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Monday, February 3, 2025
Search for driver behind deadly hit-and-run in Paterson, New Jersey
Anthony Johnson reports on the man hit and killed while clearing snow in Paterson.

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a deadly hit and run in Paterson on Monday morning.

It happened near 135 Alabama Avenue around 9:30 a.m.

The 59-year-old victim, later identified as Abel Herrera, was apparently cleaning snow off his car when he was struck.

The impact threw him into the air and he was left on the street.

He was taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.

Officials say Herrera lived just across the street with his wife who was in the car and saw it all unfold.

The car involved was so close to the parked cars that the side-view mirrors of two other vehicles were ripped off.

Family members say speeding is a common problem on Alabama Avenue. They are calling on the driver of the vehicle to show compassion and turn his or herself in to police.

No arrests have been made.

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