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Search Underway for Two Hit -and-Run Vehicles That Fatally Struck Man in Orange

Orange

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is looking for the drivers of two vehicles that fled the scene after running over a man in Orange Saturday night. 

At approximately 10:55 p.m., emergency responders rushed to the vicinity of 109 Scotland Road after learning of a person struck by a car. 

Upon arrival, police found an unidentified unconscious and severely injured male lying on the ground at that location. 

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the man had died and his identity was not confirmed. 

Detectives are looking for a red pickup truck and a silver SUV that struck the victim and then sped from the scene. 

The incident is under investigation. 

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