Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Woman, 69, In Totowa Sought

TOTOWA, N.J. – Authorities sought the public’s help finding the driver who struck and killed a 69-year-old Paterson woman in Totowa early Monday evening.

Anyone who might have seen something or has information that could help investigators is asked to call the prosecutor’s tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or email tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact Totowa police: (973) 790-3700.
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Jerry DeMarco

12/04/2017 11:32 p.m.

Grace Strazza of Paterson was crossing Union Avenue in front of the local 5 & 10 store around 5:15 p.m. when she was struck, authorities said.

The vehicle kept going, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Totowa Police Chief Robert Coyle said in a joint announcement.

Strazza was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, where she was pronounced dead at 6:03 p.m.

Anyone who might have seen something or has information that could help investigators is asked to call the prosecutor’s tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or email tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact Totowa police: (973) 790-3700.

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