John Hagans, 50, was struck during a hit-and-run on Avenue C near 25th Street at about 10:20 p.m. Hagans was trying to cross Avenue C, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
The driver of a dark-colored vehicle fled the scene and moments later a NJ Transit bus ran Hagans over while he was already on the ground. That driver notified police, Suarez said.
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Hagans was pronounced dead at 10:41 p.m. at the scene. The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345.
Katie Sobko is a local reporter for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.