The Essex County Prosecutor's Office responded to an incident where a vehicle struck a male causing fatal injuries in Newark's Central Ward this afternoon.
According to the county officials, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Newark Police responded to reports of an injured person in the area of Spruce and Montgomery streets.
Upon arrival, police found a severely injured, unconscious and unresponsive man lying on the ground at that location.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said the adult male was pronounced dead a short time later.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the victim might have been repairing his car when he was struck.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.