A Manhattan man was killed by a vehicle last week after attempting to cross Route 495 in North Bergen without using the foot bridge, according to police.
Traffic Division Police Officer Frank Mena said that David Colon, 31, was able to make it over the east portion of 495, but was struck and killed by a Lincoln Town Car after making it over the roadway’s divider.
The accident occurred at 10:33 p.m. on Feb. 22.
“It’s just a tragic accident,” said Mena.
“It’s just a tragic accident.” – Frank Mena
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Colon was the second person to die attempting to cross 495 in a 10-month period. Jeremy Perez, 30, of Hoboken was killed last year after getting out of a taxi and attempting to run away because he had no funds to pay the driver.
Resident alleged breaks restraining order
According to Capt. Gerald Sanzari, police arrested Klaus Jaeschke, 27, of North Bergen for allegedly violating a restraining order and allegedly beating his 19-year-old girlfriend.
Sanzari said that police were dispatched to the victim’s home after reports of a verbal argument. They were met outside by Jaeschke, who said he was there to pick up “some property.”
When police went up to the victim’s apartment, she identified herself and said she was unable to open the door, which had apparently been damaged from the inside. After getting a screwdriver, she was able to pry it open.
Sanzari said that she told police and she and Jaeschke had an argument “that escalated and he [allegedly] began to kick her and throw her, causing bruises to her leg and back.” Sanzari said that bruises were visible.
Jaeschke was arrested for simple assault in accordance with domestic violence laws and because he violated his restraining order.
“He wasn’t supposed to be there,” said Sanzari.
He also had a warrant out of Union City for a failure to appear in court, police said.
Latent fingerprints help police nab burglar
Latent fingerprints lifted last summer helped nab a burglar who allegedly stole more than $3,000 of property from a victim’s home.
According to Sanzari, Carlos Alberto Sierra allegedly broke into a home on Aug. 31, 2009 while the victim was at work.
When she returned, she noticed someone had forced his or her way into her 64th Street apartment through her front window.
The burglar allegedly stole a 40-inch Magnavox TV worth $1,000; an HP Laptop valued at $1,500; a Sony digital camera estimated to be worth $300; and a $150 MP3 player.
Investigator Anthony Caramucci was able to lift seven latent fingerprints from the window, which were sent to the New Jersey State Police Crime Lab in Hamilton, N.J.
Witnesses at the time also said that they saw two males removing items from the home, but thought nothing of it at the time, assuming the men were moving.
Police received information from the fingerprints on Feb. 1. Sierra had moved from his last known address. He was then arrested in Union City on Feb. 14 for unrelated charges, but North Bergen Police could not find him at his Union City home after he was released.
On Feb. 21 Sierra went to North Bergen Police headquarters and turned himself in.
Sanzari said that he was charged with burglary and theft.
Tricia Tirella may be reached at TriciaT@hudsonreporter.com.