NEWARK -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision.
Authorities said shortly after 2 a.m. today, Damaris Mercado, 41, of Newark was struck and killed in the 100 Broadway by a male driving a Honda.
She died from her injuries a short time later authorities said.
An unidentified male motorist was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation is active and ongoing.