Crime & Safety

Driver Wanted In Westfield Hit-And-Run Crash

Westfield Police are asking the public for help to find the driver and car wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash reported last week.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Police are asking the public for help concerning a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash in Westfield last week.

On Thursday, March 7, at around 7:20 a.m., a burgundy/red Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a parked Acura MDX on Westfield Avenue near the intersection of Shackamaxon Drive, said Westfield Police.

The Jeep seemed to have pulled out from Shackamaxon Drive and turned left onto Westfield Avenue when it lost control and hit the parked Acura, said police.

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Anyone with information or video surveillance is asked to contact Officer Natale at 908-789-6039 or jnatale@wpdnj.org or Sgt. Penn at 908-789-6068 or gpenn@wpdnj.org.

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