UPDATED: Cyclist Seriously Injured During Hoboken Hit-And-Run

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating an alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred just before 1 a.m. Monday on First and Garden streets in Hoboken.

According to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, a 24-year-old cyclist from New Hampshire was seriously injured.

Members of the Hoboken Police Department responded to the area at approximately 12:50 a.m. on
Monday, said the office on Tuesday. The victim, a New Hampshire man, was struck while riding a bicycle on Garden Street with two friends.

As a result of his injuries, the victim was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center for treatment.

Both the driver and the vehicle that struck the victim have been identified and the investigation is
ongoing. According to the initial investigation, the driver stopped but then left the scene.

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and Hoboken Police Department are
actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the
Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at:
http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.

Caren Lissner contributed to this story. Got a news tip? Email caren.lissner@patch.com

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