Newark --- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes Newark Police detectives, is investigating a fatal hit and run.
Police identified the victim as Woodvald Garcia de Souza, 43, of Newark.
Police said the preliminary investigation indicated that just before 1 a.m. today, the victim left a concert at the Newark Waterfront Center featuring a Brazilian musician.
While crossing McCarter Highway, Garcia de Souza was struck by a motor vehicle and sustained severe injuries.
EMS transported Garcia de Souza to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:48 am.
The vehicle that hit the victim did not stop.
Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS -4EC.