Vincent Harrison, 26, was hit on the New Jersey Turnpike after a minor accident around 3 a.m. Sunday, authorities said
An off-duty New York City police officer was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth early Sunday morning, authorities said. (Jerry McCrea/The Star-Ledger)Editor's Note: This post was updated with additional info from state police at 8:58 p.m.
ELIZABETH - The man killed in a hit-and-run accident on the New Jersey Turnpike early this morning was an off-duty New York City police officer, according to multiple news sources.
Officer Vincent Harrison, 25, of Valley Stream, N.Y., was assigned to the city's 100th Precinct in the Rockaway section of Queens.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of one of our own, may you rest in peace P.O. Vincent Harrison.
-- NYPD 100th Precinct (@NYPD100Pct) February 28, 2016
According to Trooper Alina Spies of the New Jersey State Police, Harrison was traveling southbound on the highway near Newark Liberty International Airport when his 2013 Chevy Cruze made contact with a 2003 Ford Escape around 3 a.m.
He pulled to the highway's right shoulder after the crash, but the Ford was disabled and unable to move out of the highway's right and right center lanes.
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Harrison exited his car, but was struck by a 2008 Infiniti that passed between the two vehicles, Spies said. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
As of about 8:30 p.m., state police said the Infiniti and its driver had been located, but they were still working to determine what charges will be filed.
.@NYPD100Pct mourns the loss of Ofc Vincent Harrison; killed by hit & run driver. https://t.co/VMX65j2uUp #NYPD pic.twitter.com/DvXDI6UQEP
-- BlueLineAcrossAmer (@BlueLineAcross) February 29, 2016
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