Camden, NJ (March 31, 2026) – A young pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday, March 30, on Pfeiffer Street in Camden, and the driver left the scene. Emergency units responded to the area following reports of the hit-and-run.
The child suffered a leg injury in the crash. The vehicle involved did not remain at the scene, and no further details on the driver or vehicle were available in early reports.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and more details will be released as they become available. Our thoughts are with the young person injured as they receive care.
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Involving a Child in New Jersey?
Hit-and-run crashes involving child pedestrians in New Jersey are treated with particular urgency by emergency responders and investigators. When a driver leaves the scene after striking a pedestrian, the response shifts quickly to both caring for the injured person and gathering whatever information is available to identify the vehicle. Witnesses, surveillance footage, and physical evidence at the scene are all commonly used in these cases.
New Jersey law requires drivers to stop and provide information after any crash involving injury. Leaving the scene is a serious offense, and cases involving injured children tend to draw a focused follow-up effort. In cities like Camden, where pedestrian activity is high in residential neighborhoods, hit-and-run incidents on local streets are a recurring concern for public safety.
