Crime & Safety

In Belleville: Fatal Car Crash Leaves Man Dead In Branch Brook Park

The vehicle lost control and crashed into a cluster of trees, authorities say.

A fatal car crash in the Belleville section of Branch Brook Park took the life of a 44-year-old man on Monday.

Authorities reported that the accident took place around 10:39 a.m., when a vehicle lost control and crashed into a cluster of trees around Mill Street.

The driver of the car was taken to Clara Maass Medical Center and was pronounced dead around 11:37 a.m.

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The victim’s identity has not been released, since his family has not been notified.

Essex County prosecutors are conducting an investigation.

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