ENGLEWOOD, NJ – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Route 4 early this morning, and his body was not discovered until hours after the crash.
According to information from the Daily Voice, the collision happened in Englewood on westbound Rt. 4 near the Dean Street overpass between 3:30 a.m.-4 a.m.
A pedestrian who was described only as a Black man in his 50s was struck and killed by a driver who then fled the scene.
The victim’s body was thrown into the air and then wedged between a guardrail and wall. He was discovered at around 7 a.m.
Multiple agencies continue to investigate the fatal collision at this time. Those with information about the crash are asked to contact the anonymous tip line at 201-226-5532.
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