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Jeep sought in Atlantic County hit-and-run crash that killed teen: police

Updated  February 22, 2024 7:15am EST
Atlantic County
FOX 29 Philadelphia

Jeep sought in Atlantic County hit-and-run crash that killed teen: police

Authorities in Atlantic County shared photos Wednesday of a vehicle being sought in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 17-year-old.

ABSECON, N.J. - Authorities in Atlantic County shared photos Wednesday of a vehicle being sought in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 17-year-old. 

The Absecon Police Department is searching for a white Jeep Compass in the deadly crash that happened around 7 p.m. on the west side of Route 30.

Investigators believe the Jeep has a New Jersey license plate of L92PLY and has heavy front end damage. 

"Investigators are working diligently to locate the vehicle involved," a release from the department said. 

Anyone with information about the vehicle or its driver is asked to contact police immediately.