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Shocking Accident: Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in New Jersey

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A speeding car struck two women crossing the street in Newark, New Jersey.
The victims, aged 58 and 61, were returning home after watching a World Cup match.
Surveillance footage shows the driver accelerating through a crosswalk as the light turned red.
The driver, identified as 26-year-old David Zapata-Vera, surrendered to police three days later.
He faces charges including second-degree vehicular homicide and leaving the scene.

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A tragic accident occurred in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, when a driver struck two women crossing at a crosswalk. The impact was so severe that the women were reportedly thrown into the air before landing on the roadway. Eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage show the vehicle traveling at a high speed when it collided with the women.

The victims, identified as 58-year-old Mariana and 61-year-old Maria, were returning home after watching a World Cup match at a friend's house. Following the accident, the driver did not stop to render aid, leaving the women unattended on the road, which has heightened public outrage and concern regarding pedestrian safety in the area. As a result of their injuries, both women succumbed to their wounds at the scene. Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, but as of now, no further details have been provided regarding the driver's status or potential charges.

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