By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities in Essex County are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a man about a month ago in Newark's South Ward and then fled the scene.
The man's family has now told RLS Media that he died early this morning (Saturday).
On Wednesday, January 18th, emergency responders were dispatched to the busy intersection of Fabyan Place and Clinton Avenue around 3 p.m. to investigate reports of a person struck by a car.
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Upon arrival, police found a severely injured Mr. Tyrone Atkinson, 59, of Newark, lying on the ground, suffering injuries after a car struck him at the intersection and another vehicle rolled over him.
Atkinson was rushed to University Hospital for treatment and then pronounced dead around 3:37 a.m. today.
According to a preliminary investigation at the scene, the vehicle that struck Atkinson sped from the scene, but the car that rolled over him stayed and cooperated with authorities.
Atkinson's family said they would appreciate it if anyone would provide information on the driver that fled the scene. 
Authorities ask anyone who may have seen anything to contact Newark Police at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
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