Newark: Jersey City Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident

Newark: Jersey City Man Killed in Tragic Hit-and-Run AccidentNewark: Jersey City Man Killed in Tragic Hit-and-Run Accident Newark, NJ – A tragic hit-and-run accident on Wednesday night has left a Jersey City man dead and authorities searching for the suspect. According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Elizabeth Avenue. The victim, identified as 63-year-old James Rodriguez, was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Witnesses described the suspect’s vehicle as a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Honda or Toyota. Rodriguez was transported to University Hospital with critical injuries but later succumbed to his wounds. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and interviewing witnesses to gather more information. The death of James Rodriguez has sent shockwaves through the Jersey City community. Family and friends expressed their grief and disbelief, calling for justice to be served. “James was a kind and gentle soul who didn’t deserve this,” said his sister, Maria Rodriguez. “We want the person who did this to be held accountable.” Mayor Steven Fulop issued a statement condemning the incident and urging anyone with information to come forward. “This was a senseless and cowardly act,” Fulop said. “Hit-and-run drivers must be held to the fullest extent of the law.” Anyone with information about the accident or the suspect is encouraged to contact the Newark Police Department or the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.