PATERSON, N.J. (1010 WINS) — A 21-year-old man was charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Paterson on Monday, authorities announced.
Shakim Adams was charged with leaving the scene of an accident which has a sentencing range of 5 to 10 years imprisonment, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said.
At approximately 8:49 a.m., the Paterson Police Department received a call regarding a person struck by a motor vehicle in the area of Alabama Avenue and Trenton Avenue.
Upon arrival, patrol units found the victim, Abel Herrera, a 59-year-old with significant injuries. Herrera was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
According to an investigation, a green Chevy Trailblazer driven by Adams struck the victim and fled the area.
Adams is currently in custody awaiting his first appearance at Central Judicial Processing.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.