PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ – A young West Milford man was found dead in his vehicle after a crash last week in Passaic County, according to NJ.com.
Local authorities found the vehicle in the woods near Cahill Cross Road and Ridge Road at about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The car was overturned and the 21-year-old driver was still inside.
The victim of the single-car accident was identified as Jimmy Barreto-Cruz. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear, at this time.
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