Police: Driver Who Hit Paterson Toddler Eludes Pursuit

A driver whose car struck a toddler in downtown Paterson eluded pursuing police on busy city streets Thursday afternoon before abandoning the vehicle, authorities said.

The hit-and-run vehicle was found abandoned in the 100 block of Governor Street near Auburn Street in Paterson, roughly a mile north of where the child was struck.
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Jerry DeMarco

01/02/2020 4:58 p.m.

The white BMW struck the youngster on Main Street shortly before 1 p.m. and sped off, city Police Director Jerry Speziale said.

The child sustained some cuts and bruises but wasn’t seriously injured, Speziale said.

Responding to the hit-and-run alert, New Jersey State Police began pursuing the sedan before being joined by responding city units, the director said.

They had to pull back because of the potential danger to civilians, he said.

They found the vehicle abandoned minutes later in the 100 block of Governor Street near Auburn Street, roughly a mile north of where the child was struck.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that can help identify the driver is asked to call Paterson PD: (973) 321-1111.

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