Woman Dies 2 Days After Hit-And-Run In Passaic, Officials Say

PASSAIC, NJ — Officials say a driver fled the scene after hitting a 58-year-old pedestrian in Passaic City, who later died at the hospital from her injuries.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office is looking for looking for any information the public may have on a vehicle or suspect involved in the crash, a spokesperson said.

The woman, identified as Rachel McNeil, was struck at the intersection of Passaic Avenue and Aycrigg Avenue around 11:13 p.m. on Wednesday, said officials. First responders took McNeil, a Passaic resident, to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in critical condition.

McNeil died of her injuries on Friday afternoon, said County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman.

Authorities said the vehicle that struck her fled the area in an unknown direction. Passaic Mayor Hector Lora told NorthJersey.com that city police arrested a suspect shortly before McNeil died, though the Prosecutor's Office did not announce charges against anyone.

Officials will continue to investigate, and ask anyone with additional information about the crash to contact their tips line by phone at 1-877-370-PCPO or email tips@passaiccountynj.org, or contact the Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900.