Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Department Chief James DeVore announce that on September 10, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the West Milford Police Department responded to the area of NJ Route 23 South on a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle while attempting to cross the highway. The pedestrian, Mod A. Khader, a 73-year-old male from Lincoln Park, NJ, was subsequently transported to Chilton Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and passed away at approximately 8:40 a.m. The vehicle that struck the decedent remained at the scene.
This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available.
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 or contact the West Milford Police Department at 973-728-7000.