Teen on bike killed in South River hit and run: NJ man arrested

🔹 NJ teen on bike killed in hit and run

🔹 The 14-year-old boy died Friday afternoon

🔹 White work van was sought in deadly crash

SOUTH RIVER — Authorities were searching for a work van after a hit and run left a 14-year-old boy on a bicycle dead on Friday afternoon.

By that night, police had arrested Michael Arena, of South River.

Around 4:21 p.m., South River police responded to Whitehead Avenue near Russel Avenue, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Law enforcement searched for the vehicle, said to be white in color, reportedly involved in the crash.

The 63-year-old Arena was taken into custody at his home and ultimately admitted to driving the van.

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He was charged with aggravated manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash.

Anyone with potential information was asked to call Detective Kenneth Nale of South River Police Department at 732-254-9002, extension 123 or Sgt. Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-4328.

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