Vehicular tragedy in Union City on Saturday. Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello reports that the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Union City Police Department are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m.
The Union City Police Department was notified that a pedestrian had been struck in the area of 30th Street and Palisades Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, responding officers found a female victim – later identified as 83-year old, Union City resident Fabiola Bedoya, – with serious injuries. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. Bedoya was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead just after 6:15 p.m.
During the initial investigation, the vehicle suspected of being involved in the collision was located and a person of interest was identified, but that information has not been released to the media. This matter is actively being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit.