Vehicle Kills Pedestrian In Newark, Driver Doesn't Stop: Police

Newark NJ

25 January, 2021

4:33 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — Police continue to investigate a pedestrian fatality that took place in Newark last weekend. A vehicle struck Andrew Dixon, 36, of Newark in the area of at Elizabeth Avenue and Earl Street in Newark on Saturday, according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety. Dixon was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:54 p.m., authorities said. The driver didn't stop, authorities stated. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatality. An investigation is ongoing, authorities said Monday. Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Keep updated with local public safety alerts at the Patch Newark Facebook page. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]