STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Stafford are investigating a hit and run crash with a pedestrian struck on Route 9 and McKinley Ave at 7:48 am on Wednesday.
According to police, the pedestrian identified as Jose Cruz-Jaimes, 27 of Manahawkin was riding a motorized scooter south crossing the intersection of Route 9 and McKinley Avenue.
“A white SUV possibly a newer model Ford Edge exited McKinley Avenue to make a right turn onto Route 9 south. While exiting McKinley Ave the white SUV struck Cruz-Jaimes causing injury and fled the scene south on Route 9,” police reported. “Damage on the SUV would be situated on the front driver fender and door. The driver is unknown and the vehicle may have tinted windows.”
Cruz-Jaimes was flown to the Atlantic City trauma unit for treatment.
Anyone with information on identifying this vehicle please contact Officer Justin Pascale 609-597-1189 ext 8436 or jpascale@staffordpolice.org