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Hackensack Resident Charged with Striking Two People While Backing Out Parking Lot

Bergen County Prosecutor officials announced the arrest of Mr. Gary Mongelli 68, of Hackensack on charges of Assault by Auto.

Police say at approximately 4:55 p.m. on October 17, the Paramus Police Department responded to a report of two pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle in the parking lot of 224 Route 4 East.

Officials say at the scene, officers located a 2015 Nissan Versa stopped in the middle of the intersection of Sheperd Way and the entrance to the parking lot.

The vehicle had struck two pedestrians, a 65-year-old female and a 33-year-old female while backing out of a parking space.

Police said Mongelli, then proceeded forward before striking the 33-year-old victim a second time.

The vehicle came to rest in the intersection where it was located by arriving officers. Both victims were transported to Hackensack University Medical Center with serious injuries, and the 33-year-old victim remains there in stable condition.

The 65-year-old victim was treated and released on October 20 according to police.

The incident remains under investigation.

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