Paterson man killed in accident on Route 19
By Jonathan Greene
Published: November 5, 2024
Paterson police responded to a fatal accident Sunday morning on Route 19 South near mile markers 2-3 that left one man dead. The incident occurred at approximately 10:49 a.m., authorities said.
Manuel Perez, 64, of Paterson, was killed when he was struck by a Toyota sedan while attempting to attach a vehicle to a tow truck. Police said the Toyota then collided with the tow truck and flipped over, landing on its roof. Perez was pronounced dead at about 11:40 a.m.
The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening.