Mostly Cloudy 43°

SHARE

SEE Anything? Pickup Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run Death Of Hawthorne Pedestrian, 83

UPDATE: Authorities on Thursday released a photo of the hit-and-run pickup truck that they said struck and killed an 83-year-old longtime Hawthorne resident as he crossed a local street near his home. They're hoping someone recognizes it.

Joe Bender, 83, succumbed to his injuries following the crash at the corner of Wagaraw Road and Passaic Avenue in Hawthorne around 8:50 p.m. June 28.

Joe Bender, 83, succumbed to his injuries following the crash at the corner of Wagaraw Road and Passaic Avenue in Hawthorne around 8:50 p.m. June 28.

 Photo Credit: Kyle Mazza/UNF News for DAILY VOICE
ANYONE who recognizes this truck is asked to call Hawthorne police: (973) 427-1800. Or use the Passaic County prosecutor's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.

ANYONE who recognizes this truck is asked to call Hawthorne police: (973) 427-1800. Or use the Passaic County prosecutor's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.

 Photo Credit: HAWTHORNE PD
Police issued an alert for a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck out of Hawthorne -- with the New Jersey license plate W73-MCN -- which they said fled the scene.

Police issued an alert for a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck out of Hawthorne -- with the New Jersey license plate W73-MCN -- which they said fled the scene.

 Photo Credit: Kyle Mazza/UNF News for DAILY VOICE
ANYONE who witnessed the crash or has information that can help identify the truck and/or driver is asked to call Hawthorne police: (973) 427-1800. Or use the Passaic County prosecutor's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.

ANYONE who witnessed the crash or has information that can help identify the truck and/or driver is asked to call Hawthorne police: (973) 427-1800. Or use the Passaic County prosecutor's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.

 Photo Credit: Kyle Mazza/UNF News for DAILY VOICE
Police issued an alert for a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck out of Hawthorne -- with the New Jersey license plate W73-MCN -- which they said fled the scene.

Police issued an alert for a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck out of Hawthorne -- with the New Jersey license plate W73-MCN -- which they said fled the scene.

 Photo Credit: Amanda Nicole Caiola
Jerry DeMarco

Joseph Bender was struck at the corner of Wagaraw Road and Passaic Avenue at 8:46 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, they said.

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was pronounced dead a short time later at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief James W. Knepper said in a joint release.

Police issued an alert for a gray-colored 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck out of Hawthorne -- with the New Jersey license plate W73-MCN -- which they said fled the scene.

They also released a photo of it.

THIS IS THE TRUCK:

The Passaic County Sheriff's Office collected evidence.

Fair Lawn police assisted with traffic control.

ANYONE who witnessed the crash or has information that can help identify the truck and/or driver is asked to call Hawthorne police: (973) 427-1800.

OR: Use the Passaic County prosecutor's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org. 

to follow Daily Voice Bergenfield and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE