Collision Unit Investigating Hit-and-Run in Bayonne

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Caitlin Mota
PHONE: (201) 577-6699
EMAIL: cmota@hcpo.org
DATE: Monday, October 14, 2024

COLLISION UNIT INVESTIGATING HIT-AND-RUN IN BAYONNE

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information:

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Bayonne Police Department are investigating a hit-and-run that critically injured a pedestrian on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

At approximately 12:20 a.m., the Bayonne Police Department was notified of a pedestrian struck in the area of Route 440 and 22nd Street. Responding officers located a male victim, later identified as a 25-year-old Bayonne resident, with life-threatening injuries. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. The male was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.

This matter is actively being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit with assistance from the Bayonne Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.