Crime & Safety

White SUV Sought In Fatal Hit And Run

Police in nearby Neptune Township are looking for the public's help finding the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian on Route 35 Tuesday.

Neptune Township police are looking for a white SUV, possibly a 2005-2010 Dodge Durango. The SUV was driven by a white male believed to be in his 20s to 30s wearing a light colored shirt and brown shorts. 
The SUV was last seen heading south on Route 35 and should have some sort of front end damage, police said.

Clifton Hocutt, 27, was hit and killed by a vehicle fitting the description in the area of Route 35 and Stratford Ave.

Any one who can assist in locating and identifying the vehicle is asked to contact Neptune Police Detective. Lt. Michael J. McGhee at 732-988-8000 x 411 or Sgt. Michael Zarro #123 at 732-988-8000 x 433.


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