Egg Harbor Township, NJ (January 26, 2026) – A serious injury crash was reported early Sunday morning in Egg Harbor Township after a vehicle struck a utility pole and the driver fled the scene, leaving an injured passenger behind. The crash occurred around 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, near the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Venice Avenue.
Authorities said the vehicle left the roadway and hit a utility pole in the West Atlantic City section of the township. After the crash, the driver ran from the scene on foot instead of staying to assist the injured passenger.
According to police, the driver briefly attempted to hide in the bed of a pickup truck that had stopped nearby to check on the crash. Officials also reported that the driver tried to take tools from the back of the truck before emergency units located and detained him.
Both the driver and the passenger, who are 24 years old, were hurt in the crash. Emergency units transported them to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police described the passenger’s injuries as serious, though specific details about the injuries were not released.
Authorities stated that the driver faces several charges related to the incident, including offenses connected to leaving the scene.
No additional information has been released about the condition of either person or what caused the vehicle to lose control before striking the pole. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts remain with the injured passenger as they receive medical care and continue their recovery.
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