A passing motorist called police after seeing the driver flee the scene, authorities said.
Absecon authorities have arrested a driver for allegedly hitting a 25-year-old resident and his dog before fleeing the scene Saturday.
Byron A. Jones, 52, of Mays Landing, struck the man and his dog at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue shortly after midnight, according toThe man was left with life threatening injuries and his dog died following the hit-and-run, authorities said. The victim was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said. NJ Advance Media is not identifying the man to maintain his privacy.Jones fled the scene in his vehicle, prompting a 911 call from a passing motorist, officials said. After searching the area, police located Jones’ vehicle. He was arrested following a motor vehicle stop, police said.Authorities did not provide attorney information for Jones.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact lead traffic investigator, Officer Da’Zhon Bethea with the Traffic Safety Unit at 609-641-0667 ext. 214.Health center gets $1M to help incarcerated people in N.J. prepare for reentry If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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