Seaside Heights, NJ – Critical Injuries in Hit-&-Run at Dupont Ave & Blvd

Seaside Heights, NJ (September 25, 2024) – A driver has been charged in connection with a serious hit-and-run accident reported in the Seaside Heights area on Monday, September 23. The incident took place at the intersection of Dupont Avenue and Boulevard late that night around 9:30 p.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene when they were notified of a 75-year-old man lying on the roadway. 

The driver was later located and charged in relation to the crash. The at-fault motorist was later identified as Genell Mcinaw of Seaside Park. The injured party was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for the treatment of critical injuries. Local reports revealed that the man was hit by a dark sedan traveling southbound on Boulevard, and the driver continued without providing aid to the injured party. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery. 

Hit–Run Accidents in New Jersey

Many drivers are known to make serious mistakes behind the wheel, hitting someone and fleeing the scene. The number of hit-and-run crashes across the country has spiked in recent years. A driver left the scene of a car accident almost every 43 seconds in a single year. That year, there were more than 737,000 reported hit-and-run accidents nationwide. Negligent drivers who flee the scene of a serious crash should be held responsible for their actions. A qualified attorney will be able to help you pursue a compensation claim and investigate your case to help determine who is responsible for your injuries and other damages. A competent Seaside Heights personal injury lawyer will be ready to fight for the full and fair compensation you are owed during this time. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is here to help you during this difficult time. We can answer any questions you have during a free consultation. Give us a call today at (800) 923-3456. 

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