Teen Girl Killed in Newark Vehicle Crash | Newark News

A tragic crash on Bloomfield Avenue in Newark claims the life of 17-year-old Zakiyah Jones, whose family had reported her missing before she was struck by a vehicle just before 9 PM. Witnesses say police were near the car at the time, raising questions about a possible pursuit. The Attorney General’s Office and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are now investigating under protocols for law enforcement-related deaths. The officer involved—a Newark sergeant—is not yet publicly identified as authorities move to verify details. No further information is available at this time as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90f5b59ee37eeb48