Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Haledon Chief of Police Angelo Daniele announce that on February 4, 2026, at approximately 2:38 p.m. a motor vehicle collision involving a Nissan Altima and a Ford Escape occurred in the area of Hobart Avenue and Tilt Street in Haledon, New Jersey. The side passenger in the Ford Escape, identified as a 69-year-old male from Haledon, was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Three other occupants of the Ford Escape and the driver of the Nissan Altima were also transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center for further evaluation.
This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org; submit an anonymous tip via our website at https://pcponj.opsnetwork.org/tips.