Woman Dies After Garbage Truck Hits Her In Newark: Prosecutors

NEWARK, NJ — A garbage truck struck and killed a Newark woman on Wednesday morning, authorities said.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office released a statement about the incident, which resulted in the death of Vitina Stern, 41:

“On August 2 at about 4:28 a.m., Newark police were notified of a woman [later identified as Vitina Stern] who was apparently struck by a garbage truck while lying on the ground at the 100-block of Clinton Avenue in Newark. The garbage truck was apparently emptying a dumpster. Stern was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:23 a.m.”

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the vehicular death. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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