Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced that the driver of the black Ford Econoline van believed to have been be involved in a Nov. 15 accident in which a 77-year-old woman was killed has been located.
The man, whose name is not being released at this time, is cooperating with authorities. As of Wednesday, no charges had yet been filed.
The victim, Ernesta Fernandez of Nutley, was crossing Centre St. when she sustained fatal injuries. The investigation is active and ongoing. No other information is available at this time.
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