Local Man Charged in North Bergen Hit-and-Run That Left 11-Year-Old Injured

North Bergen, NJ – On Friday, October 20th, 2023, the North Bergen Police Department announced the arrest of 57-year-old Julio Seoane-Alamo in connection with a hit-and-run collision that left an 11-year-old boy injured.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 17th, when detectives from the North Bergen Police Department's Detective Bureau and Traffic Unit were alerted to a hit-and-run involving a juvenile in the area of 76th Street and Hudson Avenue. Seoane-Alamo, driving a 2021 gray Ford Explorer, allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the young pedestrian as he was in the crosswalk. The suspect then continued to drive eastbound towards Broadway.

We are actively investigation a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, October 17th at 8:16am. Please reach out to our department at (201) 392-2100 or email us at tips@northbergenpd.com if you possess any information that could be of assistance to our investigation. pic.twitter.com/rfdFZ3L705

— North Bergen Police Department (@nbpolice) October 19, 2023

Through diligent investigation, detectives identified the license plate of the vehicle involved, ultimately leading to Seoane-Alamo's arrest. He is charged with Assault by Auto, a disorderly persons offense; Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the 3rd degree; and Endangering an Injured Victim, a crime of the 4th degree. He was additionally issued multiple traffic-related summonses and has been released pending his first court appearance.

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