Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Bryan Rivera

Gender : Male

Age : 24

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/28/2025

Location : Tonnelle Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets

City : North Bergen

County : Hudson

State : New Jersey

Agency : North Bergen Police Department

Officer(s) :Lt. Jason Appello

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/28/2025, a Honda Accord pursued by North Bergen Police collided with a Toyota Corolla at Tonnelle Avenue near 50th Street. Bryan Rivera, 24, was driving the Corolla and died from injuries sustained in the crash. The fatal chase that killed this bystander was undertaken for a traffic violation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nj1015.com/north-bergen-police-chase/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/fatal-crash-north-bergen-new-jersey/
https://hudsoncountyview.com/ags-office-ids-2-people-killed-in-north-bergen-crash-police-lieutenant-involved/