By: Richard L. Smith
An active search is underway for the driver of a vehicle that struck two pedestrians and then sped away from the scene in Irvington Township Saturday morning.
Irvington Police told RLS Media that the incident happened around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Clinton avenues.
Police said a light-colored Mercedes Benz struck the pedestrians while they were crossing the road and did not stop or pull over.
Both victims were rushed to University Hospital in Newark and listed in severe condition, Irvington Police said.
The Irvington Police Detective Division is investigating the incident.
Any with information about this incident can call 973-399-6603.