WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal hit-in-run that resulted in the death of Maria F. Pastuizaca-Yauri, 67, of West Orange, according to an Oct. 7 press release.
On Thursday, Sept. 30, at approximately 7:17 p.m., the victim was struck at the intersection of Brennan Drive and Mount Pleasant Avenue. She was transported to University Hospital in Newark by ambulance and subsequently pronounced at 8:15 p.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing. At this time, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the ECPO’s Homicide/Major Crimes Task tips line at 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.
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