Authorities seek driver in Madison fatal hit-and-run

Authorities are seeking this vehicle in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Madison, June 28, 2019. Image courtesy of Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
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From the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office:

Law Enforcement Authorities Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Motor Vehicle Crash in Madison

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Chief Darren P. Dachisen Sr. of the Madison Borough Police Department, are seeking the public’s assistance related to a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Green Village Road near the intersection of Wilmer Street in Madison, NJ.

At approximately 5:13 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019, a 68-year-old female was fatally struck by a vehicle which then fled the scene.

Authorities are seeking this vehicle in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Madison, June 28, 2019. Image courtesy of Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

The vehicle in question is described as a gray 2012-2015 Nissan Rogue (Basic Model or Select Model) with heavy front passenger side damage.

Following the crash, the vehicle continued north on Green Village Road, made a right onto Kings Road, and was last observed traveling eastbound on Kings Road past the Madison Area YMCA at approximately 5:15 p.m.

The pedestrian was critically injured in the incident and was pronounced deceased at Morristown Medical Center. The identity of this individual will not be released at this time.

Numerous law enforcement agencies are currently investigating this incident, including the Madison Borough Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Madison Police Department Detective Sergeant Paul Kosakowski at 973-593-3000, or Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Micharel Bost at 973-285-6200.

Anonymous calls can also be made to the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at 973-267-2255.

Still images of the suspect vehicle are attached below.

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