Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Route 31 in Hunterdon County; driver returns to scene

RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 31 in Hunterdon County, with the driver returning to the scene shortly after the accident, according to police.

On Sunday, Oct. 27, at around 7:47 p.m., Flemington Borough Police and the Rescue Squad were dispatched to Route 31 and East Main Street for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle, police said.

Upon arrival, officers determined that the accident had occurred in Raritan Township, prompting Raritan Township police to respond to the scene, police said.

The pedestrian, identified as a 52-year-old female from Stockton, was attempting to cross Route 31 from the northbound side when she was struck by a silver Honda Fit traveling northbound. After the collision, the driver of the Honda initially left the scene but returned shortly afterward, police said.

The area where the pedestrian attempted to cross was described as dimly lit, which may have contributed to the accident. The victim was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, for evaluation of possible internal bleeding, police said.

The driver was taken to police headquarters for further questioning as the investigation into the incident continues, police said.