The boy, Justin Montgomery, 15, was hit along Route 50 at mile marker 25 in front of the 4-H Fairgrounds in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel stated Saturday.
Montgomery died at the scene just before 9:30 p.m.
Investigators think Montgomery was hit by a silver 4-door Dodge Dakota made sometime between 2005 and 2009.
The vehicle was traveling south when the accident happened at about 9:15 p.m. Police think the vehicle could have "substantial" front-end damage on the passenger-side.
Anyone with information involving this crime is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at (609) 909-7666, or go to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Web site and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People may also contact the Hamilton Township Police Department at (609) 625-2700.
Auto body shops that may have information are also urged to call. People may also call Crime Stoppers at (609) 652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers.
