SAYREVILLE – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Jeep Wrangler allegedly involved in a hit and run on Victory Bridge last week, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief John Zebrowski of the Sayreville Police Department.
Authorities responded to the area of Victory Bridge, Route 35 northbound, at approximately 5:25 a.m. on May 25, on a report of a hit and run. Upon their arrival, authorities located the victim who was struck while operating a scooter, according to a press release on May 28.
Authorities transported the victim to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. He is currently in critical condition, according to the press release.
Authorities believe a 2011 to 2018 green, four-door Jeep Wrangler with a black top, black wheels, and painted fenders was allegedly involved in the crash. The front passenger side of the vehicle has sustained damage. The Jeep was last seen continuing over Victory Bridge towards Perth Amboy.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Patrolman Al Cox of the Sayreville Police Department at 732-525-5249 or Detective Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-4328.