February 9,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Wyckoff NJ, The Wyckoff Police Department is investigating a Hit & Run / Pedestrian Struck: accident that occurred at approximately 7:10 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 near the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue. The victim was crossing Clinton Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Clinton Avenue. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.
Witnesses stated the vehicle in question stopped to check on the victim and then continued westbound on Clinton Avenue. The vehicle is described a dark colored SUV, being operated by a male party, mid 20’s, and wearing a New York Mets hat.
The Wyckoff Police is seeking information from anyone who was in the area at the time of the crash. Anyone with information should contact the Wyckoff Police Department at 201-891-2121. All information will be kept confidential.
It always amazes me when someone who has hit someone with a car, presumably by accident, drives away. Everybody knows that’s a crime. Maybe drivers who have been drinking, using drugs, or even texting are too scared that they will get in trouble. But to leave the person lying in the street is almost unimaginable. In this case the driver “stopped to check on the victim” but didn’t wait for emergency help to arrive before departing. Where’s the humanity?
Simple answer. A charge of leaving the scene is less damaging than a DUI conviction.