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Toms River Man, 18, Pleads Guilty In Hit-Run Death Of Morris County Utility Worker Toms River Man, 18, Pleads Guilty In Hit-Run Death Of Morris County Utility Worker
Toms River Man, 18, Pleads Guilty In Hit-Run Death Of Morris County Utility Worker A Toms River man on Tuesday pleaded guilty to charges he was facing after a hit-and-run crash that killed a Morris County utility worker in Metuchen. Paddy Flynn, 18, pleaded guilty to causing death by driving without a license and knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death for the March 2 crash that killed Michael Bergamasco, 51, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a statement. Flynn will be sentenced to a prison term of 3 years for Bergamasco's death, under a plea agreement reached with Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Keith Abrams,&n…

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Toms River Driver, 18, Charged In Hit-Run Crash That Left Whippany Utility Worker Critical Toms River Driver, 18, Charged In Hit-Run Crash That Left Whippany Utility Worker Critical
Toms River Driver, 18, Charged In Hit-Run Crash That Left Whippany Utility Worker Critical An 18-year-old driver from Toms River was charged with Monday's hit-and-run that left a 51-year-old utility worker From Whippany in critical condition, authorities said. A white Ford F 250 pickup truck struck the victim in the crosswalk at Middlesex Avenue and Grove Avenue at 9:01 a.m. and kept going,  Metuchen police said.  Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Metuchen Police Chief David Irizarry sought the public's assistance in identifying the driver of a white pickup truck seen near the incident.  That driver contacted authoriti…

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Crash Closes Route 27 In Metuchen Crash Closes Route 27 In Metuchen
Crash Closes Route 27 In Metuchen Route 27 (Middlesex Avenue) at Grove Avenue was to temporarily remain closed Monday for an investigation of a morning crash, Metuchen police said. They said a survey worker was struck by a hit-and-run driver in a white vehicle and advised motorists to avoid the area. Initial unconfirmed reports said a person was struck by around 9:15 a.m. and that a vehicle fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Metuchen Police Detective Andrew Cupido at 732-632-8116.   CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig