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id: 0ae9c8e924
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 22:39 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 22:39 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Woman dies after being dragged by New Jersey driver, officials say

Officials said a New Jersey driver dragged a woman to her death after mistaking her for a garbage bag.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC New York](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/woman-dragged-death-nj-driver-mistook-garbage-bag/6569591/), 2026-11-08 22:39 EST: Woman dragged to her death after NJ driver mistook her for garbage bag: Officials

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