By Associated Press - Wednesday, August 14, 2019

PATERSON, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey man has died after he was pinned under a car that he was working on with his nephew.

Passaic County prosecutor’s say police on Tuesday night responded to report of a pedestrian struck on Salem Road in Paterson. Authorities say Kesnel Rochelyn died at the scene.

Authorities say the 61-year-old was working on a 2004 BMW 325 with his 28-year-old nephew, Christ Rochelyn, who was behind the wheel.



The investigation is ongoing.

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