Forked River Hit And Run, Two Injured: Cops

FORKED RIVER, NJ - Lacey Police are searching for the driver of a small white SUV that performed a hit and run on a man and woman early Sunday morning, according to the Lacey Police Department.

The man was transported by helicopter to the Jersey Shore Medical Center for leg, back and neck injuries, according to Lacey Police. The woman was transported by ground to RWJ Barnabas, Community Medical Center for abdominal pains.

Officer Christopher Meyler reported to the scene of the accident at the 400 Block of Lake Barnegat Drive around 1 a.m. where he found the injured pedestrians. They reported to Meyler that the SUV had driven off after hitting them.

Lacey Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the driver. Anyone with information can call the Lacey Police at (609)693-6636 or submit a crime tip online.

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