Prosecutor: Bicyclist Killed in Early-Morning Hit & Run

Authorities are investigating what the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is calling a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred early Tuesday morning on East Main Street in Bridgewater.

A bicyclist traveling west on East Main Street was struck from behind by a motor vehicle sometime between 2 and 6 a.m., according to Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano. The deceased, who is not being identified at this time, was discovered at 6 a.m., lying on the front lawn of a residence on East Main Street.

Although the suspected vehicle allegedly left the scene of the crash, Soriano said that a portion of the vehicle was discovered at the scene. Detectives have identified the alleged vehicle as a red four-door 1991-1995 Mercedes, model 190E. The vehicle is believed to have significant front-end damage and a damaged windshield.

Soriano, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Stuart A. Buckman and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police Richard Borden are asking anyone with information regarding the crash or the vehicle to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Squad at 908-231-7100, the Bridgewater Township Police Department at 908-722-4111, the Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888577tips.org or www.scpo.net and click on either “Crime Stoppers” or “TIPS HOTLINE.” All calls are confidential.