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Child Struck, Driver Arrested In South Jersey Hit-Run Crash

A 51-year-old driver from Glouchester County was charged in a hit-and-run crash involving an 11-year-old pedestrian.

Franklin Township police

Franklin Township police

Photo Credit: Facebook/ Franklin Township Police

The victim was taken to Cooper Hospital and is in stable condition. 

The boy was walking along the 500 block of Oak Avenue in Franklin Township at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 when he was hit by a passing vehicle, according to Franklin Township Police.

Paul Mensch, of Malaga, was charged with assault by auto and released on a summons pending a court appearance.

Police said they recovered evidence belonging to the vehicle at the scene and obtained surveillance video.

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