Police Identify Truck Involved In Hit And Run Of Clark Man

CLARK, NJ — Police released photos of the truck they say is involved in the fatal hit and run of a James Leinbach, 82, of Clark on Tuesday morning.

The truck is a red or maroon 1994-2004 Chevy S-10 or GMC Sonoma, Clark Police said.

"The vehicle should have damage to the passenger's side front fender, antenna and side-view mirror," police said.

Just after 6 a.m., Leinbach, who lived in a nearby apartment complex, was found in the middle of Raritan Road and Clarkton Drive, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo said. Read More: Clark Man Killed, Hit-And-Run Under Investigation

Leinbach was hit by a car driving east on Raritan Road toward Central Avenue, according to the preliminary investigation.

The car fled the scene after the crash and remains at large.

Leinbach suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead, Ruotolo said.

If you have any information on this truck contact Lt. Christian Lott at 732-215-8447 or submit an anonymous tip to 908-654-TIPS (8447) or online at uctip.org.

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