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.
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