State Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-run in Upper Twp., NJ

Authorities are asking for your help identifying a man wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Cape May County this past Thursday evening.

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State troopers say the sketched man may have been at the scene of the accident, which happened just before 6:30 at the intersection of Stagecoach Road and Brewhause Lane.

According to police,

Based on the preliminary investigation, an unknown vehicle was traveling north on Stagecoach Road when it struck a pedestrian. Witnesses observed an unidentified male and vehicle on scene that departed prior to the arrival of troopers.

Stagecoach Road and Brewhause Lane. in Upper Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps

Vehicle description

Silver/gray SUV, possibly a Jeep Cherokee
It had one or two "OC" bumper stickers

Driver description

White male in his 50s
Approximately 5' 10" to 6' 2" tall
220-250 pounds
Short gray/brown balding hair
Wearing glasses

Help police

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the events leading up to or following the accident is asked to contact the NJ State Police Woodbine Station at (609) 861-5698. Anonymous tips are welcome.