Worker killed in morning car accident

PATERSON- An employee of a sanitation company was killed on Saturday morning, the Passaic County Prosecutor's office said.

Walter Mercado McWhorter, 66, was struck by a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident happened just before 9 a.m. on Fulton Street.

"No charges have been filed at this time, however the investigation remains active and ongoing," said the Passaic County Prosecutor's office.

Anyone with additional information on the accident should reach out to 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Department at 973-321-1111.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Patterson car accident claims life of 66-year-old man