East Brunswick Jogger Hit in Hit and Run

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Thursday evening, March 16, an East Brunswick resident was hit by a car while jogging and police say the vehicle fled the scene.

At approximately 9:54 p.m on Thursday, March 16, the East Brunswick police responded to a hit-and-run accident on Old Bridge Turnpike near Gunia Street where a pedestrian was struck while jogging. The vehicle, described as a Dodge Intrepid, manufactured between 1998 -2004 and champagne or gold in color, continued driving southbound on Old Bridge Turnpike after striking the victim. The car The jogger sustained injuries to his right arm, back and stomach, police said. A portion of the car's front passenger side bumper fell off in the area, from the impact of the crash.

Anyone that witnessed the accident or has information on the vehicle in question is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Smith (Msmith@ebpd.net) or Ptl. James Angermeier (Jangermeier@ebpd.net) at 732-390-6990. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call their Confidential Tips Line at 732-432-8477. Emails can also be sent to InvestigativeDivision@ebpd.net

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