Man Charged In Hit-And-Run Near Hoboken Train Station: Police

HOBOKEN, NJ — A man from Flanders was arrested Saturday night after allegedly hitting a pedestrian near the train station and leaving the scene, Hoboken police said.

Paul Holt, 26, of Flanders was arrested Saturday at approximately 7:45 p.m. in the area of River Street and Hudson Place, police said.

He was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, open container, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to provide insurance, and assault by auto.

Police said the last charge was "for striking a pedestrian that was crossing the street." They added, "After striking the pedestrian the vehicle fled the scene, however, it was later located by police in the area."

The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Holt was processed and later released to a responsible party, police said.