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SAD Update: Paramus Woman, 75, Struck By Sedan Driven By 94-Year-Old Motorist Dies

A 75-year-old Paramus woman who was struck and dragged 20 feet by a sedan driven by a 94-year-old borough resident over the weekend has died, authorities confirmed.

Helen Koons, 75, was in the crosswalk in the rear parking lot of the Paramus Public Library when the 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by a 94-year-old borough resident dragged her around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

Helen Koons, 75, was in the crosswalk in the rear parking lot of the Paramus Public Library when the 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by a 94-year-old borough resident dragged her around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

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Detectives and members of the Paramus police Crash Investigation Unit members worked with the county sheriff's BCI unit.

Detectives and members of the Paramus police Crash Investigation Unit members worked with the county sheriff's BCI unit.

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𝗕𝗼𝘆𝗱 𝗔. 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

𝗕𝗼𝘆𝗱 𝗔. 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

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At the scene.

At the scene.

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Helen Koons was in the crosswalk in the rear parking lot of the Paramus Public Library off East Century Road when the 2013 Toyota Corolla dragged her around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said.

She was semi-alert when taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, the deputy chief said.

Koons was pronounced dead at the hospital at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, he said.

A team of department Crash Investigation Unit members and detectives worked with Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification forensic investigators to probe the circumstances, Guidetti said.

Paramus Officer Michael Boccher charged Claire Plager, also of Paramus, with failing to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving. 

She remained free pending a first court appearance.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Helen Koona during this difficult time," Guidetti said.

The chief also urged citizens to "exercise caution and vigilance, especially in areas with high pedestrian traffic."

Just the day, a 94-year-old widower from Bergenfield was charged with the hit-and-run death of a popular teacher from Dumont.

SEE: Bergenfield Widower, 94, Charged In Hit-And-Run Death Of Beloved Teacher From Dumont

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