The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in the Heights yesterday.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
At approximately 8 p.m. Monday, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a possible pedestrian struck on Tonnelle Avenue near North Street, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said in a statement.
Responding officers located the body of a lifeless man on the northbound side of the road.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene and the striking vehicle did not remain at the scene.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the HCPO at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://hcpo.org/tips.
All information will be kept confidential.
