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Police Seek Information Related to Fatal Hit-and-Run on Route 3 in Clifton

Clifton

Passaic County officials announce that investigators are seeking the assistance of the public regarding any information about a hit-and-run crash that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 13, near 395 Route 3 East, in Clifton. 

Police are searching for a 2021 white Hyundai Santa Fe that has significant front-end damage as well as driver’s side mirror damage.

According to police, at approximately 8:13 a.m. police responded to the area of 395 Route 3 East in the City of Clifton. Mustafa Hemaid, 33, of Paterson, was found at that location, in the left-hand shoulder. Mr. Hemaid was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Clifton Police Department Traffic Division at 973-470-5908.

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