PARAMUS, N.J.—Borough police said Lucy Akdemir, 61, of Westwood, was fatally struck by a car while crossing Paramus Road on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 11:31 a.m. in front of Assyrian Apostolic Church.
“The victim was almost off the road way when she was hit by a 2006 Toyota Highlander operated by Christal Chang, 56, of Ridgewood, who was driving north on Paramus Road,” police said. “Paramus officers and Paramus EMS attempted to treat the victim who was then transported to Valley Hospital where she later died.”
Detectives continue to investigate, but no charges were issued in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.
“Anyone with information can call the Paramus Police Department at (201) 262-3400 or use our TIPS APP located atwww.paramuspolice.org,” the police said in a statement released today at noon.