Arrest Made In Hit-Run Crash Near South Jersey School

Bellmawr police arrested an Egg Harbor City man on Tuesday, Oct. 4 after a 9-year-old child was struck while crossing a street in Bellmawr before the start of school.

Suspect truck in hit-and-run crash.
Photo Credit: *Bellmawr police*

Jon Craig

10/05/2022 12:03 p.m.

The driver allegedly left on Monday, Oct. 3 after the child was knocked to the ground and injured near E.M. Burke School, police said.

Paul Criscione, 66, turned himself in after observing his vehicle on the news, police said.

He was later charged with assault by auto, aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury, and several motor vehicle summonses.

The child was taken to an area hospital where she was seen and released with minor injuries, police said.

The suspect was released pending a future court date.

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