Pedestrian Killed in Vineland Accident
The pedestrian has been identified as Emiliano Ortega-Dominguez, who died at Cooper Hospital after being found along West Park Avenue.
Andrew FinkelsteinEmiliano Ortega-Dominguez was killed in a pedestrian crash at West Park Avenue and Lynn Avenue in Vineland on Nov. 1, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
What Happened Along West Park Avenue
Police in Vineland were called to West Park Avenue and Lynn Avenue on Sunday, where officers found Ortega-Dominguez by the south curb near 34 West Park Avenue. Webb-McRae said he was taken to Cooper Hospital and died there. The prosecutor said the driver who struck him left the scene.
What the Prosecutor Has Announced So Far
The prosecutor said the driver, Tyrone Bordley, 27, of Vineland, was charged with possession of MDMA and with leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Webb-McRae announced the charges, and the case is being handled by the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. Authorities have not released further details about the crash.
Hit-and-run cases can remain open for a long time. A tip or a piece of video that turns up later can still lead to an answer.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
- dailyvoice.com, “Vineland Man Struck, Killed Woman, Left Scene: Prosecutor”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Jersey usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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