Driver sought after crash on West Bay Avenue in Barnegat
BARNEGAT, NJ — A midday crash on West Bay Avenue ended with one driver fleeing the scene, and police are now searching for a black sedan believed to have front-end damage.
The collision occurred around 12:19 p.m. Sunday, March 1, on West Bay Avenue near the Bayside Chapel exit, according to the Barnegat Police Department.
Investigators said a black sedan, possibly a Kia, struck the passenger side of a silver sedan that was traveling eastbound on West Bay Avenue. The black vehicle then left the area.
Debris recovered from the scene indicates the suspect vehicle likely sustained front-end damage, police said. Authorities released a photo of a possible vehicle involved.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrolman Roman at roman439@barnegatpolice.us or call the Barnegat Police Department at 609-698-5000.
Police are urging the driver involved to come forward as investigators work to identify the vehicle that left the scene.
Key Points
- Crash occurred March 1 around 12:19 p.m. on West Bay Avenue near Bayside Chapel exit
- Black sedan, possibly a Kia, struck silver sedan and fled
- Suspect vehicle likely has front-end damage and police are seeking tips