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Jill Altman Russo, 55, was walking near 229 Boulevard when she was struck by a black 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by a 35-year-old woman around 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, Pequannock Township Police said.
Russo was rushed to Chilton Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.
A second victim riding a bicycle was also hit and hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Meanwhile, thousands have been raised on a GoFundMe for Russo’s family, DailyVoice.com reported.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating officer Ptl. Michael Kimak at 973-835-1700 x195 or send an email to mkimak@peqtwp.org.
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