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Paterson Accident and Injury News

Scooter operator dies after pursuit, crash in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A man was fatally hurt last Wednesday, September 20, when his gas-powered scooter collided with a car during a police pursuit in Paterson, reports Daily Voice. The crash happened at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Murray Avenue, near Pennington Park, just before 7:30 p.m. A press released issued by New […]

Pedestrian dies after apparent hit-and-run crash in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — One person died Friday morning after an apparent pedestrian collision on an Interstate 80 ramp in Paterson, reports local media. Paterson Police were dispatched to the scene at a Madison Avenue ramp to I-80 at around 5:35 a.m. The circumstances of the pedestrian’s death remain under investigation, but officers and first […]

Teen cyclist dies after hit-and-run crash in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A 17-year-old boy was fatally injured early Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bike in Paterson, according to NJ.com. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the incident occurred near the corner of Park and Vreeland Avenues, in the East Side area, at about 3:00 a.m. At this time, […]

Pedestrian hit, seriously injured by train in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — One person was severely injured late Thursday night when they were struck by a train in Paterson, according to local media. The incident was reported on the tracks in the area of East 28th Street and 19th Avenue, just north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Public School. Multiple agencies were […]

Motorcyclist ejected, fatally hit by car on I-80 in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A 27-year-old man from Little Falls died Monday night after a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle on Interstate 80 in Paterson, reports local media. New Jersey State Police said the fatal wreck took place on the westbound side of I-80 near mile marker 58.7. According to a preliminary investigation, the man […]

2 men hit, injured by car during violent Paterson fight

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A 53-year-old man was arrested after a pair of apparently deliberate pedestrian crashes Monday, June 19, in Paterson’s Sandy Hill area, reports Daily Voice. Authorities said the events unfolded in the area of Market Street and East 18th Street, just after 1:30 a.m. Preliminary details indicate the suspect, Doretero Cruz, was […]

PPD SUVs crash, down traffic light at Paterson intersection

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Two marked PPD vehicles were involved in a crash early Friday evening, June 17, that caused a traffic light to collapse in Paterson, according to Daily Voice. The Paterson Police Department said the accident occurred at the intersection of Straight Street and Van Houten Street/College Boulevard. While the cause of the […]

Multiple hurt in downtown Paterson crash with police vehicle

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Several people were injured Sunday evening due to a rollover crash involving a police vehicle in downtown Paterson, reports local media. The collision occurred at the corner of Main Street and Ward Street, just north of the Little Lima neighborhood. Emergency responders and rescue teams were called to the scene at […]

Pedestrian hit, injured by freight train in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — One person was hospitalized with a broken leg Tuesday night after being struck by a CSX train in Paterson, according to Daily Voice. The incident occurred on the tracks near Lafayette Street and East 16th Street, in the Wrigley Park neighborhood, at about 10:00 p.m. Authorities have not released details regarding […]

PFD crews lift jitney bus off pinned pedestrian in Paterson

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A 53-year-old woman was rescued Wednesday night after being hit and pinned by a shuttle bus near downtown Paterson, according to Daily Voice. The incident occurred on McBride Avenue, near Hoxey Street, along the Passaic River. It was first reported shortly after 10:30 p.m. Officials have not shared details on the […]

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