Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced that a Jersey City man has been arrested and charged in connection to a hit-and-run which occurred two weeks ago in Jersey City.
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, members of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and Hudson County Regional S.W.A.T. arrested 30-year-old Hassan Degregoda in connection with the incident that happened on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Degregoda faces eleven counts. He is charged with Aggravated Assault, a crime of the second degree; Leaving the Scene of the Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, a crime of the third degree; Endangering an Injured Victim, a crime of the third degree; Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (a motor vehicle), a crime of the third degree; Assault by Auto, a crime of the fourth degree; Obstruction, a crime of the fourth degree; Causing Serious Bodily Injury While Driving with a Suspended License, a crime of the fourth degree ; Possession of a Weapon (a handgun) for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the second degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the second degree; Possession of a Prohibited Device (a large capacity magazine), a crime of the fourth degree; and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, a crime of the fourth degree. He was arrested at his residence on Morgan Street and transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.
A press release from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office states, “Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a pedestrian struck in the area of Bay and Erie streets. Responding officers located a male victim, later identified as a 37-year-old Jersey City resident, with serious injuries. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. During the preliminary investigation, the vehicle suspected of being involved in the collision, a Mercedes S530, was located. A high capacity magazine was recovered during a court-authorized search of the vehicle. It was determined Degregoda and the victim were involved in an altercation prior to the collision. Witnesses reported Degregoda was armed with a handgun during the altercation.”
Prosecutor Suarez credited the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit, Hudson County Regional S.W.A.T., and the Jersey City Police Department with the investigation and arrest. The above charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.