Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wanaque Police Chief Keith V. Spillane
announce that on October 19, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Wanaque Police
Department responded to the area of 942 Ringwood Avenue on a reported motor vehicle
collision. Four vehicles, including a Honda Accord, Lexus GS-350, Subaru Legacy and BMW 2
were involved in the collision. The driver of the Honda Accord, a 26-year-old male from
Wanaque, and the driver of the Lexus GS-350, a 63-year-old male from New York, New York
were pronounced deceased.
This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes
available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO, tips@passaiccountynj.org, or submit
an anonymous tip via our website at https://pcponj.opsnetwork.org/tips.