OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - Officials say a driver left a woman for dead after hitting her with his car, then fleeing the scene early Sunday morning.
The 28-year-old victim was found lying on the ground near Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue when police responded to the deadly scene in Toms River around 2 a.m.
Medics were initially able to regain a pulse, but she succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital a short time later.
A witness told police that the driver stopped after hitting the woman, got out of his vehicle to look at her, then left her for dead.
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The vehicle is described as being a dark-colored 2003-2009 Ford Explorer with significant damage to the front passenger side, inoperable passenger side headlight and hood damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toms River Police.