Two Dead in Newark Hit-and-Run

Two women tragically lost their lives in a hit-and-run crash in Newark last Saturday night—both struck while crossing the street at Park Ave and North 7th Street. The driver fled the scene, heading north on North 7th, and remains at large. Identified as Mariana Valverde Beltran, 58, of Elizabeth, and Maria Salgado Ayala, 61, of Newark, both were rushed to University Hospital but died shortly after. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses or any information that could lead to the driver’s identification. If you saw anything—or know something—please come forward. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is actively investigating and asking the public to help bring this case to justice. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/06bcec277e5289c2