Middlesex County authorities said collisions in New Brunswick and North Brunswick are under investigation.
On Friday night, at approximately 10:48 p.m., authorities responded to the area of Lee Avenue and Seaman Street in New Brunswick following the report of a hit and ran involving a pedestrian.
Upon their arrival, authorities located a male who sustained injuries.
According to authorities, the victim was transported from the scene to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, where he was treated for his injuries.
Shortly after that, at approximately 10:50 p.m., authorities responded to a crash on Georges Road in North Brunswick involving a collision between a car and a van.
The driver of the car was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officials said a male was also transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
According to officials, the occupants of the van sustained varying injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, where they are in stable condition.
The names of all parties have been withheld pending notification to the next-of-kin.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Traffic Safety Officer Jason Vallese of the North Brunswick Police Department at (732)247-0922 ext. 318 or Detective Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.