N.J. woman, 20, killed in hit-and-run incident, authorities say

A 20-year-old New Jersey woman was killed Saturday in a hit-and-run incident in Clifton, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Police responded to a report of an unresponsive woman on the side of Route 21 north near the Exit 9 entrance ramp onto Route 3 west at about 8:12 a.m., authorities said.

The woman, identified as Kamaya Young, of Paterson, was pronounced dead, officials said.

According to the prosecutor’s office, broken pieces from a motor vehicle were found scattered near the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be released when it becomes available, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the prosecutor’s office’s tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org . Anonymous tips may also be submitted online