Hit-and-run accident on Claremont Avenue involving black Mercedes, Verona NJ
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A black Mercedes hit a parked car on Claremont Avenue and fled the scene heading west. Debris and car parts were left behind, including an emblem and coolant trail. The incident is under investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Verona Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Alpha 30 Kilo Whiskey Lima.
00:03
It appears to have been hit by a black Mercedes.
00:06
That vehicle is no longer in the area.
00:07
The emblem is on the ground and there's part of a black car on the ground.
00:16
And whenever you get a chance, can you just put out the tag in the chat and then just go with the address near Claremont Avenue?
00:29
Just be advised, it appears the vehicle that struck the parked vehicle made a U-turn and continued west on Claremont.
00:38
There's a trail of coolant leading from the car heading west on Claremont.
00:43
Okay.
00:44
Okay.
00:46
Okay. Okay.
00:47
Okay.
00:48
Okay. Okay.
00:49
Okay.
00:57
should be there, see if it's missing the plate.
01:01
Yeah,
01:03
I'm tracking. I was speaking with (name withheld) on the phone here.
01:06
Me and seven are going to be taking the trip over.
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Location mentioned:
Claremont Ave, Verona, NJ
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