Pedestrian Sergio D. Cuxun-Tista, 39, killed and alleged hit-and-run driver Lavar B. Jones, 37, charged in collision on West 8th Street in Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield man charged in Plainfield pedestrian fatal
The driver was located, arrested and charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, police said.
Driver charged in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian
Lavar B. Jones faces a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Police identified the victim of the crash Monday as Sergio D. Cuxun-Tista, 39, of Plainfield.
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