PARSIPPANY — Mr. James Parodi, 66, Pine Brook, was travelling west on Edwards Road toward Vail Road on Saturday, February 24 at approximately 8:15 p.m. when a 2006 Silver Pontiac Torrent was travelling east on Edwards Road. The 2006 Silver Pontiac Torrent was being driven by Mr. Santos Flores-Alfaro, 31, Parsippany.
Mr. Flores-Alfaro attempted to pass a parked vehicle, into the opposite lane of travel and struck Mr. Parodi’s vehicle. Mr. Parodi was driving a Black 2011 Jeep Cherokee.
Mr. Flores-Alfaro admitted to passing over the double yellow line, in an attempt to pass the parked vehicle. A Witness at the scene also stated he was passing over the double yellow line.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Ryan Taylor investigated the accident and determined Mr. Flores-Alfaro was at fault for improper passing.
Additionally, Mr. Flores-Alfaro was charged with (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10) Driving Without a License and (N.J.S.A 39:3-40) Driving While Suspended.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing.
