Newark police officer Jairo Rodriguez, 53, died after being hit by an off-duty sergeant while directing traffic.

Newark police officer Jairo Rodriguez, 53, was fatally struck by an off-duty police sergeant while directing traffic outside the Prudential Center early Thursday morning. Rodriguez, who joined the department in 2022, was pronounced dead shortly after the 12:44 a.m. incident. The sergeant's identity is being withheld as the Essex County Prosecutor's Office investigates. Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda expressed condolences and praised Rodriguez's dedication.

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