LAKEWOOD – A man was hospitalized after being hit by a car early Sunday morning in Lakewood, police said.
Around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Route 9 and First Street regarding a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
According to officials, a white four door sedan was traveling northbound on Route 9 when it hit a man who was attempting to cross Route 9 at the crosswalk. The white sedan continued northbound on Route 9 and left the scene.
The victim was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries, and is presently listed in critical condition, officials said.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Anthony Carrington of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027 ext. 3257, or Officer Mark Gibson of the Lakewood Township Police Department at 732-363-0200.
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