Fatal Hit and Run Investigation 
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Mark Tinitigan of the South River Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a hit and run.
Today, July 7, 2023, at 4:21 PM, South River police responded to the intersection of Whitehead Avenue and Russell Avenue following the report of a hit and run. Upon their arrival, authorities located the victim, a 14-year-old boy, who was struck by a white work van while riding his bicycle. The victim was transported to the hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant John Kenney of South River Police Department at (732) 254-9002 X106 or Sergeant Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.
Instructions:
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kenneth Nale of South River Police Department at (732) 254-9002 X123 or Sergeant Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.
Address/Location
South River Police Department
61 Main St
South River, NJ 08882
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-238-1000