Gloucester Township, NJ Police on Lookout for Hit and Run Driver

Police in Gloucester Township, New are asking the public to be on the lookout for a vehicle they believe was involved in a pedestrian hit and run accident early Thursday morning.

The accident took place approximately 2:30 a.m. along Erial Road between Blackwood-Clementon Road and Argyle Avenue the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, according to Patch.com, which was closed for a time as investigators processed the scene.

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Hit and Run Accident in Blackwood, NJ Leaves Police Searching for Driver

A person was reportedly struck and badly injured in the vicinity of Chesnut Glen housing development near Highland Regional High School by the driver of a dark-colored sport utility vehicle that looks to be blue or black.

Authorities shared surveillance footage of the vehicle accused of fleeing the scene. It likely has sustained front-end damage from the crash.

Gloucester Twp., NJ Police Share Video of Vehicle Wanted in Hit and Run Accident

The identity of the victim has not been made public.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have pertinent information related to the police investigation or the driver in question is asked to contact Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or by calling their anonymous tip line at 856-842-5560. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online through this GTPD webpage.

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