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SEE Anything? Pickup Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run Death Of Hawthorne Pedestrian, 83

UPDATE: Authorities on Thursday released a photo of the hit-and-run pickup truck that they said struck and killed an 83-year-old longtime Hawthorne resident as he crossed a local street near his home. They're hoping someone recognizes it.

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:

ANYONE who recognizes this truck 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.

HAWTHORNE PD

The Passaic County Sheriff's Office collected evidence.

Fair Lawn police assisted with traffic control.

Police issued an alert for a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck out of Hawthorne -- with the New Jersey license plate W73-MCN -- which they said fled the scene.

Amanda Nicole Caiola

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

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.

Kyle Mazza/UNF News for DAILY VOICE

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