By: Jeff Sommes
Authorities in Essex County are searching for a driver who reportedly fled the scene of a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Nutley.
According to preliminary emergency reports, police responded to a crash on Route 21 at approximately 2:37 a.m. on October 17.
Investigators reported that an orange or yellow Dodge Charger was involved in the collision before the driver fled northbound on Route 21.
Police subsequently issued a lookout alert for the vehicle as officers worked to locate the driver.
The crash prompted a temporary shutdown of the northbound lanes of Route 21 while emergency crews responded and police conducted their investigation.
No serious injuries were reported in connection with the collision.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under active investigation, and authorities have not announced any arrests.
Additional information has not been released.