NJ State Police Seek Person of Interest in Fatal Hit-and-run Crash

Upper Township NJ, NJ State Police seeking public’s assistance identifying man in the composite sketch as a person of interest who may have been at the scene of the fatal hit-and-run crash.

The New Jersey State Police Troop “A” Criminal Investigation Office is seeking the public’s assistance with a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on 12/29/2022 at 6:28 PM at the intersection of Stagecoach Road and Brewhause Lane in Upper Township, N.J.

Based on the preliminary investigation, an unknown vehicle was traveling north on Stagecoach Road when it struck a pedestrian. Witnesses observed an unidentified male and vehicle on scene that departed prior to the arrival of troopers. The vehicle was described as a silver/gray SUV (possibly a Jeep Cherokee) with one or two “OC” bumper stickers. The male driving the vehicle was described as a white male in his 50’s, approximately 5 foot 10 inches to 6 foot 2 inches tall, 220-250 pounds, short gray/brown balding hair and wearing glasses.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the events leading up to or following the crash is asked to contact Woodbine Station Detective Bureau at 609-861-5698, or the Fatal Accident Investigation Unit at 609-561-1800 extension 3252.

Anonymous tips are welcome.