Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray announce that on March 7, 2025, at approximately 10:11 a.m., members
of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Main Street and Madison Avenue in
Paterson, New Jersey on a report of a motor vehicle accident. The driver of a gray-colored Jeep
Cherokee struck a pedestrian. The victim, a 60-year-old man from Paterson, was subsequently
pronounced deceased. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee was located on scene.
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.
