The man was found in the northbound lane of First Street, between its intersections with Clay Street and Berdan Place, around 9:15 p.m., Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said.
The victim, Grady Fort, was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, he said.
Fort was crossing First Street when the northbound vehicle hit him and kept going.
Molinelli said investigators believe it was a compact red car of SUV, possible a Toyota Rav4.
It was damaged in the area around the passenger side front headlight, he said.
If you’ve seen the vehicle, or have any information that can help the investigation, please call the BCPO: (201) 226-5532
Or Hackensack PD: (201) 646-7777
IMAGE: Courtesy BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
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