The Brick Township Police Department along with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred yesterday shortly after 9 am. The crash occurred on Route 35 south bound near the intersection of Bay Blvd.
The suspect vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian and then fled the area south bound on Route 35 into Toms River. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a spruce green 1998-2001 Ford Explorer. The vehicle will have front passenger side damage and a broken front passenger side headlight.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Ptl. Mesmer #292 of the Brick Police Traffic Safety Unit at 732-262-1100 or the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027.
Victim information will not be released at this time.
