Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announced today that an investigation is underway into a fatal car crash on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
At approximately 7:29 a.m., the Newark Police Department received reports of a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles at McCarter Highway and South Street.
The victim, Alberto Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 8:02 a.m.
The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.