The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m., and the car was driving south of Forest Avenue in the right lane when it struck the worker on the 200 block, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said.
The vehicle fled the scene south on Forest Avenue without stopping and the victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, by Paramus EMS, where he is being treated for a broken ankle and foot, the chief said.
The incident is being investigated by the Paramus Police Detective Division and anyone with any knowledge of the incident is urged to call 201-262-3400 extension 1110 or use our TIPS App that can be found at www.paramuspolice.org
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