There are confirmed fatal injuries for a victim struck by a car in Newark this evening.
Police were called to the vicinity of Roseville Avenue and 2nd Avenue at around 7:46 p.m. after receiving reports of a person struck by a car.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found the severely injured unidentified person at that location.
The victim.was rushed to University Hospital where doctors pronounced the victim dead according to The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Police have recovered the vehicle responsible for striking the victim and has detained the driver.
Officials have not confirmed a hit and run.at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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