A Mays Landing man has been charged in hit and run that badly injured an Absecon man and killed his dog.
Syed Hoque and his dog were struck shortly after midnight Saturday at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue, police said.
Hoque, 25, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The dog died at the scene.
A passing motorist alerted police after the driver fled the scene, according to the report.
Officers searched the area for a white Jeep, and found the vehicle.
Byron A. Jones, 52, was arrested.
This crash is under active investigation by the Absecon Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit in cooperation with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Traffic was interrupted for about four hours.
Absecon police thanked Galloway Township police and the Absecon Fire Department for their assistance in the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Traffic Safety Unit at 609-641-0667, ext. 214 and ask for Patrolman Da'Zhon Bethea #868. Information may also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County at 609-652-1234 or by texting "TIPCOP" plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES).
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