2 women fatally struck in Newark hit-and-run; search for driver ongoing - ABC7 New York
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Newark New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey: Two women were fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Newark, New Jersey. The driver of what appeared to be a red sedan slammed into the women and fled the scene heading north on North 7th Street. Mariana Elizabeth Valverde Beltran, 58, of Elizabeth, and Maria Isabel DeLosAngeles Salgado Ayala, 61, of Newark, were both pronounced dead. Police are still searching for the driver and the investigation remains ongoing.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mariana Elizabeth Valverde Beltran | Pedestrian | Fatal |
| Maria Isabel DeLosAngeles Salgado Ayala | Pedestrian | Fatal |
| Unknown hit-and-run driver of a red sedan | At-fault party |
Original reporting
2 women fatally struck in Newark hit-and-run; search for driver ongoing - ABC7 New York