New Jersey State Police are actively searching for a suspect at large following a hit-and-run incident that occurred on the morning of October 30, 2026. The incident took place at the intersection of Old Hackettstown Road and Puffer Road in Allamuchy Township. According to police reports, troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:56 a.m. after a white passenger vehicle, believed to be a sedan with Pennsylvania license plates, failed to stop for a school bus. The bus had its flashing lights activated and stop arm extended, indicating a mandatory stop. As the vehicle proceeded through the intersection, it struck a woman who was crossing the roadway. The pedestrian sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the collision, the driver of the white vehicle fled the scene, turning left onto Johnsonburg Road and subsequently onto County Road 613. The New Jersey State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information regarding the white sedan or the driver to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in identifying the vehicle and the individual behind the wheel. The public is asked to contact Troop B Hope Station directly at 908-459-5098 with any relevant tips or information. This case remains an active investigation as authorities work to locate the suspect and determine the full circumstances surrounding the accident. Residents in the Allamuchy area are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or vehicles matching the description to law enforcement immediately.