17-year-old killed in Absecon hit and run; photos released of suspect's vehicle

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
17-year-old killed in Absecon hit and run; photos released of suspect's vehicle

ABSECON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Police are looking for the driver who struck and killed a 17-year-old in Absecon, New Jersey.



The fatal crash happened around 9 p.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 30 near the Executive Lodge motel just east of Turner Avenue.



The striking vehicle is described as a white 2015 Jeep Compass SUV.



It had a New Jersey license plate L92-PLY.





The SUV has heavy front-end damage, police say.



Anyone with information is asked to contact the Absecon Police Department, Traffic Safety Unit at (609) 641-0667 ext. 214.

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