Turn Yourself In, Say Hoboken Police To Hit-And-Run Driver Who Injured Woman

HOBOKEN, NJ — Local officials are promising more safety measures in uptown Hoboken after a hit-and-run driver struck a woman who was walking her dog on Saturday, sending her to the hospital.

Police responded to the intersection of 15th and Hudson streets around 12:55 a.m. Saturday after reports of a crash, a city spokesperson said on Monday.

A 39-year-old woman was brought to a local hospital and remained in the Intensive Care Unit as of Monday, officials said.

The dog is safe and being cared for by a friend of the woman, confirmed city spokeswoman Marilyn Baer.

(On Tuesday, 2nd Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher had an update: "I am incredibly relieved to share that she is being released from the hospital and that she and her dog will be recuperating with family. I am also grateful to the neighbors who came to her aid, and for the quick response from Hoboken PD and EMS."]

"HPD strongly encourages the operator of the vehicle involved to turn themselves in, or any passengers to contact the Hoboken Police Department," police said in a statement on Monday.

Local officials said the woman was in stable condition despite serious injuries.

Mayor Emily Jabbour said, "I am praying for her swift and full recovery ... I know that when the driver is caught, they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Separately, I have asked the city’s transportation planners and engineers to survey the intersection and determine what safety improvements may be needed."

Second Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher said, "Right now, what matters most is our neighbor’s recovery, and finding the reckless coward who ran the stop sign, struck her as she was walking her dog, and left her injured in the street."

She added, "Fifteenth Street has long felt like one of Hoboken’s most dangerous streets, and recent construction isn’t helping. I will continue working with the mayor and administration to make this critical stretch safer."

The corner is in a residential area of the north waterfront, with several large condominium and apartment complexes.

Anyone with information and/or video related to this incident is asked to contact Det. Sgt. William Collins at collinsw@hobokenpnj.gov or Sgt. Francisco Rosa at RosaF@hobokenpdnj.gov, or call 201-420-2100.