Bryan Barbosa, 14, struck and killed while riding a bicycle in hit-and-run collision involving alleged driver Michael Arena, 63, at Whitehead and Russell in South River, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Mon, 07/10/2023 - 6:34am
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 7, 2023

Officials: 14-year-old bicyclist killed in South River hit-and-run

The 14-year-old boy was struck by a white work van at the intersection of Whitehead and Russell avenues in South River Friday afternoon, according to officials.

14-year-old boy riding bike struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in South River, NJ

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in New Jersey where a teenager on a bike was struck and run over by a van that kept going.

Man charged after fatal hit-and-run of 14-year-old boy riding bike in NJ

Surveillance video captured the 14-year-old boy crossing the street on his bike as a white van swerved right behind him.

South River community holds vigil for 14-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run

A vigil was held in South River Saturday as a community remembered the 14-year-old bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run.

South River teen killed in hit-and-run ‘always had a smile on his face

The driver, 63-year-old Michael Arena, was arrested at his borough home later Friday. Police said Arena’s white work van, suspected in Bryan’s death, was parked in the driveway.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Michael Arena
Bryan Barbosa
Area: 
Trenton-NJ