1 Dead, 1 Injured After Hit-And-Run Crash In Nutley (UPDATED)

NUTLEY, NJ — A fatal hit-and-run crash involving two pedestrians took place in Nutley on Wednesday night, authorities said.

Nutley police said the crash happened around 7 p.m. near the Garden State Parkway overpass on Milton Avenue.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office said one of the pedestrians – later identified as Wiston Perlaza, 22, of Paterson – was taken to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 7:12 p.m.

A second pedestrian was hospitalized with serious-but-non-fatal injuries, prosecutors said.

A police investigation continues, prosecutors said Thursday.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4940. People can also contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

FUNDRAISER

A GoFundMe campaign for Wiston "Bebe" Perlaza has been launched to help defray funeral costs and other expenses associated with the family's loss. Learn more or make a donation here.

According to the fundraiser:

"Bebe was a happy young man full of life, love and endless possibilities. Always happy with the simplicities of life and the lessons to be learned. He will always be remembered with the beautiful smile and big heart he had for his family, friends and all things and persons he loved."

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