Crime & Safety
Fatal Car Crash In Essex County Claims NJ Woman’s Life
A 51-year-old Dover woman died in a two-car crash in Fairfield. No criminal charges have been filed, authorities said.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police are investigating a fatal car crash that took place in Fairfield on Tuesday, authorities said.
Nobody has been charged in connection with the crash, according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fairfield Police Department.
Prosecutors released the following statement about the crash:
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“On Tuesday, June 14, Marina Prudencio, 51, of Dover sustained fatal injuries in a two-car crash on Passaic Avenue in Fairfield. The preliminary investigation indicates her Chevy Cavalier collided with a Mazda CX5 being driven by another woman. Prudencio was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:06 p.m. [Tuesday]. The driver of the Mazda was transported to Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, where she was treated and released.”
The Fairfield Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the crash. Authorities said that anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crime Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC 1-877-847-7432.
Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.
Find out what's happening in Montclairfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
