A hit-and-run crash involving a pickup truck and a sedan in Linden Monday night left three people hospitalized and police searching for the driver who fled the scene, authorities said.
At approximately 7:55 p.m., officers responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle collision on the 1100 block of E. St. George Avenue. According to preliminary findings, a Ford pickup truck heading westbound attempted a left turn onto Bishop Evans Way and struck an eastbound Toyota Camry. The impact forced the Toyota off the roadway, where it collided with a utility pole before stopping.
The driver of the Toyota, a 32-year-old man from Roselle, initially declined medical attention but was later treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Two passengers, an 18-year-old woman from Roselle and a 38-year-old woman from Hillside, sustained serious injuries and were transported to Newark University Hospital. Both are reported to be in stable condition.
Police said the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene on foot after abandoning the vehicle. The truck was later found parked on Charles Street, but no arrests have been made.
Linden Police searching for hit-and-run suspect
The Linden Police Traffic Bureau is actively investigating the incident and seeking public assistance in locating the driver. Surveillance footage from the area and witness statements are being reviewed as part of the investigation.
“The driver of the pickup fled the scene,” police confirmed, adding that the vehicle was located shortly afterward but the suspect remains at large.
No charges have been announced as of Tuesday, and police have not released a description of the suspected driver. Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Peter Hammer at (908) 474-8505.
Three people were hospitalized after a Linden crash caused by a hit-and-run driver who remains on the run.
