Cody Cleary, 28, died from injuries, Jose Santos, 45, arrested following a rear-end collision on Fairview Drive in Paramus, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 12:18pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, July 23, 2023

Paramus Motorcyclist Struck Near Home Remains Critical, Driver Charged With DWI Assault

A Paramus man was gravely injured when he was struck by a car whose driver authorities said was drunk at the time. Cody Cleary, 28, was rear-ended on Farview Drive -- practically around the corner from his famiy's home -- around 1 a.m. Sunday, July 23.

UPDATE: Paramus Motorcyclist Struck Near Home Dies, Driver Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter

A Paramus man who was critically injured when he was struck by a car last weekend died, authorities confirmed on Friday, July 28. Charges against the intoxicated driver who hit him were upgraded, they said.

People Involved: 
Cody Cleary
Jose Santos
Roadway: 
Fairview Drive
Area: 
Trenton-NJ