Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Department Chief Luis A.
Guzman announce that on April 10, 2024, at approximately 11:13 p.m., the Passaic Police
Department responded to the intersection of Passaic Ave and Aycrigg Ave on a report of a
pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian, Rachel McNeil, a 58-year-old female from
Passaic, NJ, was subsequently transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where she
was admitted in critical but stable condition. Subsequently, Ms. McNeil succumbed to her
injuries and passed away at approximately 12:07 p.m on April 12, 2024. The vehicle that struck
the victim fled the area in an unknown direction.
This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes
available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact
the Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900.
