MONROE, NJ – A driver who struck and injured a juvenile pedestrian in Monroe fled the scene and now police are asking the community for some help.
“The Monroe Township Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a vehicle and/or its driver involved in a hit and run pedestrian crash,” the Monroe Police Department said. “The incident occurred on Malaga Road in the area of Morgan Road on Saturday 2/26 at approximately 6:40 pm. A juvenile pedestrian was struck by what is believed to be the passenger side of a dark-colored pickup truck which resulted in serious injuries.”
Police said after contact was made, the vehicle stopped in the roadway and then continued traveling towards Winslow Township.
The vehicle is believed to be a 2009-2018 black Dodge Ram with a damaged front passenger headlight, police said today.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Patrolman Fitzgibbon at 856-728-9800 X- 587.