Manuel Perez dies in fatal Paterson tow truck incident
Fatal Paterson tow truck accident results in the death of Manuel Perez – Obituary
Manuel Perez, a 64-year-old tow truck driver from Paterson, was tragically killed on Sunday morning on Route 19 near the Valley Road exit. The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. when Perez stopped his tow truck in the southbound lanes to assist a disabled vehicle.
While loading the disabled vehicle, Perez was struck by another driver, whose car subsequently flipped over. The driver responsible for the crash was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center with injuries. Unfortunately, Perez was pronounced dead at the scene, as confirmed by Rob Rowan from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, who has been acting as a spokesperson for the Paterson Police Department. The Paterson Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating the incident.