Hit-Run Crash Leaves Jersey City Bicyclist Seriously Injured

A 63-year-old Jersey City bicyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash last month, authorities said.

Cecilia Levine

08/02/2022 5:07 p.m.

the cyclist was struck from behind while heading south on JFK Boulevard on July 24 around 12:30 a.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.

The car did not stop and continued south on JFK, where it struck a parked vehicle as well, Suarez said.

The victim was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center where he currently remains with injuries that were considered life-threatening as of Aug. 2, authorities said.

Police believe the car may have been a maroon sedan.

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip. All information will be kept confidential.

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