Bergen Christmas Hit-And-Run Victim Identified, Driver Sought: Prosecutor

A Bergen County man was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Christmas night in Teaneck, authorities said.

Steven J. Leitgeb, 59, of Teaneck, was struck on Cedar Lane and Garrison Avenue Friday night in Teaneck, Teaneck police Sgt. George Molina said.

The vehicle was described as a “large, black SUV,” said Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli.

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As a result of an investigation conducted by members of Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit (FAIU) and the Teaneck Police Department, at approximately 6:47 p.m., Leitgeb, while crossing the intersection of Cedar Lane and Garrison Avenue, was struck by a motor vehicle, it was traveling eastbound on Cedar Lane, Molinelli said.

The vehicle continued eastbound on Cedar Lane and fled the scene. The vehicle may have damage to the front passenger bumper, hood and windshield, Molinelli said.

Leitgeb was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries, Molinelli said.

Anyone with information should contact the FAIU at 201-226-5500 or the Teaneck Police Department at 201-837-2600. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous, but has information they’d like to share can call the prosecutor’s office Tips Line at 201-226-5532.