State police: Help find vehicle from fatal Route 46 hit-and-run

Troopers posted photos of evidence recovered from the crash that killed a 52-year-old pedestrian in Knowlton Township.

New Jersey State Police are requesting help identifying the vehicle that struck and killed a 52-year-old pedestrian last week on Route 46 in Knowlton Township.

Several photos of scuffed, black pieces of the vehicle were posted Friday on the agency's Facebook page, along with a plea for information.

"Please share! Any information is appreciated!" the state police say in the Facebook post, adding the hashtag #ItTakesAVillage.

Emmet Myers Jr., of Knowlton, on Jan. 6 was walking east on the shoulder of Route 46 when he was struck near mile post 2.9, according to state police. The crash was reported at 1:18 a.m., and Myers was pronounced dead at the scene.

State police ask anyone with information on the crash to contact Hope barracks detective bureau at 908-459-5098. Tips can be offered anonymously.

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