Hit-and-Run Driver Sought in Lake Hiawatha Crash

Parsippany Police are seeking a vehicle that hit a pedestrian in Lake Hiawatha and took off late Friday afternoon.

According to Lt. Jay Weiners, a motor vehicle crash took place around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Roosevelt Avenue. The lietutenant said Par-Troy EMS checked out the victim, who complained of pain, but was not transported to a hospital.

Weiners said the hit-and-run vehicle is described as a gray compact car that may have sustained front-end damage. He said authorities are asking the community to contact Parsippany Police with any information at 973-263-4300.