Wiston Perlaza, 22, killed, another injured after two pedestrians were struck by a car near Exit 51 on the Garden State Parkway in Nutley, New Jersey
Fatal pedestrian crash in Nutley, the latest in a string of pedestrian deaths in NJ
Hit-and-run accident near Garden State Parkway overpass kills 1 pedestrian, injures another
Wiston Perlaza, 22, of Paterson, died of his injuries at an area hospital minutes later. The other person’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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Dhkir Robinson, 42, was arrested and hit with numerous charges including leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death; operating a motor vehicle resulting in death with a suspended license; and endangering an injured victim, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
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