Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigation a fatal hit and run that resulted in the death of Jesus Acevedo, 63, of Elizabeth.
Police say on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at approximately 6:12 pm, Acevedo was struck by a tractor trailer that left the scene.
Medical personnel pronounced Acevedo dead at the scene at 6:48 p.m.
The incident occurred in the 100 block of Avenue L in Newark.
“At the time of the incident, the victim was assisting another tractor trailer that was backing up”according to police.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.