Matthew Anderson was on the electric device when he was hit by a car near 40th Street and Avenue C Sunday, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
Anderson was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m. that day, at Jersey City Medical Center, Suarez said.
The driver, a 23-year-old man, remained at the scene, authorities said. No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation remains ongoing, Suarez said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915- 1345 or to leave an anonymous tip here.
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