# Man accused of drunk driving after crash in Paramus

> Man charged with drunk driving after fatal crash in Paramus.
- Title: Man accused of drunk driving after crash in Paramus | Shortify
- Summary: Man charged with drunk driving after fatal crash in Paramus. A 31-year-old chef killed after alleged drunk driver ran her over in Paramus, New Jersey.
- Keywords: krisiann reyes rivera, estuardo rodriguez, paramus, new jersey, drunk driving, u-haul, death by auto, alleged drunk driving crash, news, local, Man, accused
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/man-accused-driving-drunk-running-woman-haul-crash-paramus/19960419
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:28:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: krisiann reyes rivera, estuardo rodriguez, paramus, new jersey, drunk driving, u-haul, death by auto, alleged drunk driving crash, news, local
## Family remembers victim
Family members who were with 31-year-old Krisiann Reyes Rivera when the crash happened said they were on their way to pick up her best friend's child.
## Crash details
Reyes Rivera was reportedly going to pick up her best friend's child to take him to a park when the crash occurred.
## Driver charged
Estuardo Rodriguez, 31, appeared in court charged with death by auto, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving with a suspended license.
## Witness account
Witnesses blocked Rodriguez's Acura, which was towing a U-Haul trailer, about a half-mile away from the scene.
## Driver's statement
Rodriguez refused a field sobriety test but officers could smell alcohol on his breath.
## Family reaction
Family members said Reyes Rivera was a caring sister, friend, and chef who worked at a Park Avenue restaurant.
## Key takeaway

A 31-year-old chef killed after alleged drunk driver ran her over in Paramus, New Jersey.