Brandon L. Lawson, 26, killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver at 18th Avenue and Bergen Street in Newark, New Jersey
Police seek tips from public in deadly Newark hit-and-run
The Nissan Altima did not stop and sped away heading westbound on 18th Avenue after hitting Lawson, according to authorities. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information was urged to call Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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