Fortunato Rojas-Solis, 73, died after he was struck by a teen driver at Palisade Avenue and 36th Street in Hudson County, New Jersey
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:14amAccident Date:
Monday, June 5, 2023Union City DPW worker struck and killed by 16-year-old driver: prosecutor
A 73-year-old Union City Department of Public Works employee was struck and killed by a 16-year-old driver Monday morning, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The crash, which occurred at 7:36 a.m. in the area of Palisade Avenue and 36th Street, is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Union City Police Department.
Union City 16-year-old and his mom charged in fatal June 5 crash
The juvenile’s mother, a 37-year-old Union City woman, is charged with hindering and false reporting to a law enforcement officer.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Teenaged DriversPeople Involved:
Fortunato Rojas-Solis
Roadway:
Palisade Avenue and 36th StreetCounty:
Hudson County, NJArea:
Trenton-NJ