Driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian in Phillipsburg, N.J.

Police make arrest following fatal hit-and-run in Phillipsburg: as seen on Action News at 6 a.m., May 5, 2019

PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (WPVI) -- Officials said a man is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Phillipsburg, New Jersey Saturday night.

Police said the man was crossing Route 22 near Warren Street when he was struck by a Ford SUV.

According to authorities, the driver kept on going but was taken into custody a short time later on nearby Route 78.

Police said charges are pending the driver.

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Driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run crash in Phillipsburg, N.J.