State police seek driver who struck pedestrian near stopped school bus in Warren County
ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — New Jersey State Police are searching for the driver of a white sedan who allegedly failed to stop for a school bus with its warning lights activated and struck a woman crossing the roadway Thursday morning in Allamuchy Township before fleeing the scene.
The hit-and-run crash occurred Thursday, Oct. 29, at approximately 7:56 a.m. at the intersection of Old Hackettstown Road and Puffer Road, according to State Police. The pedestrian, an adult woman whose identity has not been released, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
According to the preliminary investigation, an unidentified white passenger vehicle was traveling northbound on Old Hackettstown Road as it approached the intersection with Puffer Road. At the time, a school bus was stopped at the intersection with its red warning lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Police said the vehicle failed to stop for the school bus and struck the woman as she was crossing the roadway. The driver then fled the scene without stopping.
Following the collision, the vehicle reportedly turned left onto Johnsonburg Road before making another left onto County Road 613. Investigators believe the vehicle involved is a white sedan displaying a Pennsylvania license plate.
The incident remains under investigation by New Jersey State Police, who are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or may have information about the vehicle or driver to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Jersey State Police Troop B Hope Station at 908-459-5098. Anonymous tips are welcome.
