An unidentified man was struck twice on Interstate 80 on Sunday. Police want the public's help finding one of the drivers.
State Police are asking for the public’s help as they seek the driver who fled after hitting a pedestrian, who later died.
A vehicle headed eastbound on Interstate 80 in Paterson near milepost 58.9 it struck a man walking in the center lane at 7:44 p.m. Sunday, officials said.
After the man was struck once, a Honda Civic hit him again, according to police. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Honda stayed on the scene and is cooperating with police, but the driver of the first car left the scene after hitting the man, officials said.
Police are still trying to confirm the victim’s identity, State Police Spokesman Sgt. Lawrence Peele said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Jersey State Police Totowa Station at 973-785-9419. Anonymous tips are welcome.
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