On Thursday, January 16, 2025, members of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run collision that occurred in Jersey City on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Matthew Small, of Jersey City, is charged with Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1.1, Assault by Auto in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1c(1), and Endangering an Injured Victim in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1.2a. He was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus and released pending his first court appearance, which is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Shortly before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a pedestrian struck in the area of Communipaw Avenue and Marcy Avenue. Responding officers located a female pedestrian, later identified as a 19-year-old Jersey City resident, with a serious upper body injury. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. The victim was transported to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment.
Prosecutor Suarez credited the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department with the investigation and arrest. The above charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C.3.6(b)(6)
