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Employee killed in Paterson vehicle accident at Covanta facility

By Jonathan Greene
Published: February 4, 2023

Covanta

A man died after being struck by a vehicle at the Covanta, a waste management company, facility in Paterson on Saturday, according to authorities.

Walter Mercado McWhorter, 66, of Paterson, was struck at the facility at 30 Fulton Street around 8:55 a.m. He died at the scene from injuries sustained in the incident.

McWhorter worked as an employee of the company at the waste transfer station, authorities said.

No charges have been filed and the investigation into the death continues, Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said.


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