WALL TWP, NJ – On Sunday, January 3, 2021 at approximately 8:55 p.m., the Wall Township Police Department responded to the area of Belmar Boulevard and Birchwood Lane for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene prior to police arrival.
The pedestrian, a 32-year-old man from Asbury Park, was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township with serious injuries by the Wall Township Police Department Emergency Medical Services and paramedics from Hackensack-Meridian. Glendola Fire Department also responded to the incident to provide scene support.
The incident is currently being investigated by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Team (“SCART”) and the Wall Township Police Department. The Wall Township Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have any information that may aid in the investigation to contact Lieutenant Chad Clark at (732) 449-4500 ext. 1143 or [email protected] ; or Patrolman Megan Alexander at (732) 449-4500 ext. 1183 or [email protected].
