Crime & Justice
Police seek your help in fatal hit and run accident in New Jersey
Police are seeking your help in finding the suspect responsible for the fatal hit and run accident that killed a 27-year-old Neptune resident.
NEPTUNE, NJ — Neptune Township Police are seeking your help in finding the suspect and vehicle responsible for the fatal hit and run accident that killed 27-year-old Neptune resident, Clifton Hocutt.
On August 27, Hocutt was crossing HWY 35 near Stratford Avenue when he was struck and killed.
Authorities say he was struck around 9:10 p.m. by a white Land Rover that left the scene.
Police said the driver is believed to be a man in his 20s or 30s, wearing a light-colored shirt and brown shorts.
Authorities say the white Land Rover may have possible front-end damage.
Neptune police are continuing to investigate the accident, along with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office’s fatal motor vehicle accident team.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information is asked to contact:
- the Neptune Township Police Department at 732-988-8000
- Detective Lt. Michael J. McGhee at ext. 411
- Sgt. Michael Zarro at ext. 433
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, News Break
New Jersey teen accidentally struck and killed by train; Community mourns beloved student-athlete
In Memoriam: Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 after brain cancer battle
At 108, Delaware woman still drives, exercises and says she “grows old gracefully”
National Coalition plans May 16 Day of Action in Alabama after Voting Rights Act overturned
Crystal R. Emery, filmmaker and advocate for equity, dies at 65
GoFundMe launched for Christina Snow, mother who lost three children in Louisiana mass shooting
Beloved New Jersey teacher fatally stabbed, reportedly by husband, says prosecutors
Palisades Fire survivor ‘Ms. Lou’ celebrates her 98th birthday
Tony Award winner Melba Moore to headline fundraiser for Thomas Fortune Cultural Center in Red Bank, New Jersey
Community rallies around Mardi Gras float artist Raymond Bowie as he faces health challenges
OWN greenlights first-ever ‘Belle Collective’ spinoff Belle Collective: Birmingham
Hazel Scott’s legacy returns to Harlem in free outdoor film screening
Olympic Gymnast Frederick Richard sets world record, raises $50K for Ugandan youth
Renee Ferguson, trailblazing investigative journalist, dies at 75
“AfroPoP Digital Shorts” returns to the land with “Sweet Samara,” climate and abolitionist film
Community2 weeks agoPalisades Fire survivor ‘Ms. Lou’ celebrates her 98th birthday
Community2 weeks agoFlavor Flav announces SHE Weekend to celebrate women’s sports and Olympic athletes
Community1 week agoUniversity of Iowa student shows significant progress after Iowa City mall shooting
Culture1 week agoParamount+ releases trailer for The Chi season 8
Crime & Justice6 days agoOhio deputy who fatally shot Black man entering his grandmother’s house is convicted of reckless homicide
Real Voices1 week agoAfter Spirit Airlines shutdown, former flight attendant, mom of 8, launches fundraiser to open family restaurant
Black Excellence3 days agoAt 108, Delaware woman still drives, exercises and says she “grows old gracefully”
Culture1 week agoBLK launches “Mama’s Boy” campaign highlighting Black mother–son bonds
Business1 week agoOWN’s Heart & Hustle: Houston returns May 30 with new season of conflict and ambition
Black Excellence1 week agoOWN sets June 5 premiere for new episodes of “Belle Collective” featuring the Jackson Belles