Police in Newark are reporting that the victim of Saturday's single-vehicle collision on Route 21 and Mill Street has been identified as a 34-year-old man from Harrison.
Authorities said at approximately 4:31 p.m., police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision with a driver ejected from the vehicle.
The driver, Mr. Marcelo Pagani was pronounced deceased at the scene. and a second occupant of the vehicle was transported to University Hospital in stable condition accoridng to authorities.'
Police said speed has been determined to be a contributing factor in the crash in this ongoing investigation.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this incident to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.