Man and Dog Struck by Vehicle - Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene 
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, shortly after midnight, a man and his dog were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue. Tragically, the dog was killed in the crash, and the man, identified as Syed Hoque, 25, of Absecon was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, prompting a 9-1-1 call from a passing motorist. Officers conducted a thorough search of the area and located a vehicle matching the description. A motor vehicle stop was initiated, and officers arrested Byron A. Jones, 52, of Mays Landing.
This crash is under active investigation by the Absecon Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit in cooperation with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The Absecon Police Department would like to thank the Galloway Township Police Department and the Absecon Fire Department for their assistance in this investigation.
We are urging any individuals who witnessed the crash or have information regarding this incident to come forward. Please contact the Absecon Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit at (609) 641-0667 ext. 214 and direct your information to the lead traffic investigator, Ptl. Da'Zhon Bethea #868. Alternatively, you can report anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County at (609) 652-1234 or by texting "TIPCOP" plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES).
The impact of this incident caused a traffic interruption in the area for approximately four hours.
Address/Location
Absecon Police Department
500 N. Mill Road
Absecon, NJ 08201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-641-0667