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Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver that Injured Newark Student

Newark New Jersey

Police are on the search for the driver of a vehicle that struck a middle school student early this morning in the city's South Ward  then fled the scene.  

The incident happened between 8 and 8:30 this morning on the Clinton Place side of University High School where the 13-year-old 8th grade boy was crossing the street when a  vehicle came out of nowhere and plowed in the boy causing minor scrapes and bruises before fleeing the scene. 

The vehicle is described as a small green colored car (possibly resembling a Saturn) and should have front end damage on the right side.  

The driver of the vehicle is a black male, brown complexion with a thin face. The man has dreadlocks to the length of his chin and neck. 

If anyone have any information on this vehicle of the suspect please contact 973-733-6070.

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