Brick Man Hospitalized, Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver

A 35-year-old Brick man was struck by a hit-and-run driver Monday when he was crossing Hooper Avenue near the Outback Steakhouse when he was struck by a vehicle heading southbound, police said.

The impact occurred in the right lane of Hooper Avenue, approximately 600 feet south of Brick Boulevard. After impact the pedestrian was found at the west curb line, police said.

The vehicle continued south on Hooper Avenue and left the scene. Witnesses described the hit and run vehicle as a dark-colored sedan. The hit-and-run vehicle may have sustained damage to the right front fender and possibly the hood area, police said.

Officers Charles Kelly and Frank Mauro were the initial arriving units on scene. Several other police units later arrived to assist and set up the closure in the area of the crash. The Brick Township Police Department’s Emergency Medical Services along with MONOC Paramedics responded to the scene.

The pedestrian was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, where he remains hospitalized. Detective George Waldhelm of the Brick Township Police Department’s Identification Bureau also responded to assist, police said.

The southbound right lane was closed in the area of the Outback Steakhouse for approximately 2 hours due to the investigation.

Sgt. David G. Bedrosian and Officer Jay Lampiasi of the Brick Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit responded and are conducting the crash investigation. The cause of the crash is pending further investigation at this time.

The pedestrian’s identification is being withheld at this time pending notification of family. Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have information regarding the vehicle that left the scene is requested to contact the Traffic Safety Unit at 732-262-1140.