Police cruiser at the scene.
Police cruiser at the scene.

Man charged in Jersey City hit-and-run that left pedestrian seriously injured

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April 21, 2025
A Jersey City man is facing multiple felony charges after a violent altercation allegedly ended with a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized.

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an April 7 hit-and-run in Jersey City that left a pedestrian seriously injured, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced Thursday.

Hassan Degregoda, of Jersey City, faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, endangering an injured victim, leaving the scene of a crash with serious injury, and several weapons offenses. He was taken into custody by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and S.W.A.T. team at his residence on Morgan Street on April 17 and is currently being held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 7, near Bay and Erie streets. Responding officers found a 37-year-old male victim with serious injuries. The vehicle involved, a Mercedes S530, fled the scene before police arrived.

Investigators later located the vehicle and, during a court-authorized search, recovered a high-capacity magazine. Authorities determined that Degregoda and the victim were involved in an altercation before the crash, during which witnesses reported Degregoda was armed with a handgun.

Array of charges includes weapons and assault offenses

Degregoda faces 12 charges, including second-degree aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes. Other charges include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (a motor vehicle), obstruction, and causing serious injury while driving with a suspended license. He also faces charges related to illegal firearm possession and possession of a prohibited device.

“The charges stem from both the hit-and-run and the altercation that preceded it,” the prosecutor’s office stated.


Key Points

  • Hassan Degregoda was arrested April 17 in connection with an April 7 hit-and-run in Jersey City.
  • The victim, a 37-year-old man, sustained serious injuries; the vehicle fled the scene.
  • Degregoda faces 12 criminal charges, including aggravated assault and weapons violations.

Authorities say Degregoda remains in custody and no additional details have been released as the investigation continues.

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