Osmary Jimenez-Luna
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA of North Bergen, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Leonia Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Tamagny.
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the Leonia Police Department responded to Grand Avenue, near the intersection with Ames Avenue, after an unconscious pedestrian was found along the side of the road. Upon arrival, officers determined that the pedestrian had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The adult female pedestrian was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center with critical injuries. The Leonia Police Department notified the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, along with accident investigators from the Bergen County Fatal Accident Task Force, responded to the scene and a joint investigation was initiated.
During the investigation, detectives determined that the 77-year-old female pedestrian was attempting to cross Grand Avenue, near the intersection with Ames Avenue, when she was struck by a red vehicle that fled the scene. She remains hospitalized in critical condition. Detectives ultimately identified and located the vehicle in question, a red 2012 Toyota Sienna. The investigation further revealed that OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA was the driver who struck the victim and fled the scene.
On Monday, July 14, 2025, as a result of the investigation, OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA was arrested and charged with third-degree knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, N.J.S.A 2C:12-1; fourth-degree endangering an injured victim, N.J.S.A 2C:12-1.2; and several related motor vehicle offenses. OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA was transported to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack, NJ.
Prosecutor Mark Musella states that the charges are merely accusations, and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. He would like to thank the Elizabeth Police Department, Leonia Police Department, the North Bergen Police Department, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this investigation. In addition, Prosecutor Musella thanks and recognizes the Ridgefield Police Department and Norwood Police Department, which both participate in the Bergen County Fatal Accident Task Force.
