Moonachie hit-and-run: Arrests made in accident that left Teaneck man dead

One family can now "breathe easier" after arrests were made in a fatal Moonachie hit-and-run that left a Teaneck man dead in January, according to authorities.

Twin brothers Brian Bialek and Brandon Bialek, 32, are being held in the Bergen County Jail on charges of knowingly leaving the scene of a fatal accident and hindering prosecution related to the Jan. 5 death of Brian Rossi, 28.

Stephanie Rossi, Brian's sister, said she felt better "knowing that those in custody will be brought to justice."

"If they had come forward on their own free will, I may have felt some pity for them," she said. "However, they never did and now they have to live with their decision for the rest of their lives."

Rossi was hit on Route 46 east near the intersection of Industrial Avenue by a black Ford Focus. The Ford parked behind a nearby business after fleeing on Route 46 Jan. 5 and a Mitsubishi Lancer arrived shortly after as both vehicles left together.

His family described Brian Rossi as the outdoorsy type. The youngest of six with five older sisters, he lived in Teaneck for around 10 years and was studying school psychology. He wanted to enter the field to help people, his sister said.

Running, biking, hiking, roller coasters and dogs were just some of the things that brought a smile to Brian Rossi's face. He shared some of those activities with his sisters.

"It wasn't always easy for him to have five older sisters but he developed his own unique relationship with each of us," Stephanie Rossi said. "He would do anything for any of us."

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Brandon Bialek was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident and hindering apprehension, while Brian Bialek was charged with hindering apprehension. Brandon Bialek has a detention hearing scheduled for Friday and Brian Bialek's first court appearance was scheduled for March 4.

"Life is about choices," Stephanie Rossi said. "We make them and must live with them. Again, I'd like to thank the Fatal Accident Unit for their hard work and dedication. Nothing will bring Brian back but at least we can now breath a little easier."

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