Driver flees after vehicle hits fence and is abandoned, Totowa NJ
Officers responded to a single-vehicle accident near Jabotis where a vehicle struck a fence. The driver fled the scene before officers arrived. The vehicle was found unoccupied and damaged. Authorities located the vehicle key, confirmed its registration, and arranged for towing and damage assessment.
Audio|Source: Totowa Police, Fire and EMS
02:44
Transcript:
00:00
And a vehicle appears to be unoccupied right now.
00:06
Affirmative.
00:07
Looks like they fled the scene.
00:15
LT, does that reg? Come back on file?
00:23
Yeah, still trying to run it, wait for the sign.
00:26
The computer fell up.
00:34
Sean, it looks like he struck the fence coming up on your right by Jabotis.
00:42
Yep, sure did.
00:50
LT, when you get a chance, you can start a hook here as well, vehicles totaled.
00:56
Ronnie, I'll call for a tow truck as soon as we're able to find that key. I got it.
01:08
Hey Nick, we got the key here. I've got the key here.
01:10
I'll be calling for a tow truck. Okay, listen.
01:16
Careful.
01:23
Any date that vehicle comes out of a mistake.
01:28
It's valid for a few more days.
01:30
October 2025 expires.
01:33
Got a link in four-door color black there.
01:39
Affirmative.
01:48
Operator is also valid.
01:53
Check that the registered owner.
01:58
Tap 4.
02:05
LT, see if we also have a contact on file for Holyship.
02:10
Maybe somebody can come out, assess the damage and stuff.
02:14
Nick, uh, citywide responding.
02:20
I'm sorry, yes, I'm going to get a hold of a contact there.
02:27
Yeah, do that. I don't know if I have the right key to get in.
02:32
I'm trying right now.
02:39
Yeah, LT, there's a lot of property damage here as well.
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Totowa, NJ
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