The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Union City Police Department are investigating a hit-and-run collision in Union City that critically injured a pedestrian on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Shortly after 9:00 p.m., the Union City Police Department was notified of a pedestrian struck on 17th Street in the area of Bergenline Avenue. Responding officers located a female victim — later identified as a 32-year-old Union City resident — with serious injuries. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. The victim was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center where she remains in critical condition.
During the preliminary investigation, the vehicle suspected of being involved in the collision was recovered. No arrests have been made at this time.
The circumstances of the collision are being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit with assistance from the Union City Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.