Driver Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run on Rt. 34 in Old Bridge
Middletown native Warren Wilmot was struck and killed Sunday in Old Bridge during a hit-and-run accident on Route 34. Police are searching for the the driver and vehicle that struck Wilmot.
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Authorities are searching for the driver of a Range Rover that struck and killed 26-year-old Middletown native, Warren Wilmot, Sunday in Old Bridge.
The Range Rover was traveling Northbound on Route 34 when it struck Warren Wilmot at 1:15 a.m. on July 29 as Wilmot was walking alone on the shoulder of Route 34 heading toward the WaWa, according to a release from Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan and Chief William Volkert, of the Old Bridge Police Department.
Officer John Bulin of the Old Bridge Police Department and Investigator Scott Crocco of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that the driver of the Range Rover was traveling North on Route 34 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck Wilmot.
Investigators said the vehicle may have sustained damage to the front end passenger side.
Wilmot was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:22 a.m on July 29, according to the release.
Wilmont grew up in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown and attended Middletown High School North. His father and grandfather still reside in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Bulin of the Old Bridge Police Department at (732) 721-4005 or Investigator Crocco of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4471.
JosephGhabourLaw
2:36 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Our best wishes go out to the family of the pedestrian. This tragedy brings into the focus the lack of safe places to walk and/or cycle. This was a senseless loss of life, and is particularly tragic, as Aberdeen just south on route 34, installed a sidewalk recently.
If saving lives isn't enough for you, separate, bicycle-pedestrian paths can increase property values by up to $8,800.
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Maureen C Lynch
5:11 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Thank you Joseph He was walking home from work he was 2 blocks away from his home. I am Warren's Step Aunt for 17yrs and we are all in shock and can not except this i ask myself how could some one be so heartless:"( I Pray for he or she to come forward for Warren soul can be at peace.
Thank you all so much for your prayers.
Maureen Lynch
Anthony T.
6:26 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Ah, so this is why I was diverted (without help from police) on my way to Old Bridge bus terminal to get to work Sunday.
Honestly, I have had a few scares myself. I drive to the bus on Rte. 9 at 3:30am and have had several major scares as I come around a curve and find someone walking or jugging in the travel lane on Rte. 34. Most of the time, the person involved is wearing dark clothes!
I think those who walk (I do a lot myself) at night need to remember to wear something VISIBLE. Speaking of which, I've seen one or two people pulled over, with the flashing lights on police cars that practically blind at that time of night, I think officers should be wearing reflective vests when they must exit the vehicle. I really think that EVERYONE wants to go home after work or a walk/jog, so we should do what we need to make sure we do!
Debbie S
8:06 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
This is a senseless tragedy. I am actually afraid to walk anywhere in broad daylight due to driver inattentiveness. There are way too many distractions for drivers now with regard to electronic devices, music choices, and plain old DWI. My heart aches for the family of this young man who had his whole life ahead of him. So very sorry.
kim
12:45 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers go out to your family ,