Hit and run driver vanishes after barnegat crash

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

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