A couple faces charges after an argument along Route 94, state police say. Among other charges, the driver was accused of DWI.
He jumped on the hood. She hit the gas.
A New Jersey couple face charges after an alleged fight along Route 94 in Blairstown Township. (NJ Advance Media file photo) That's how New Jersey State Police say a man was injured during an apparent roadside argument with his girlfriend early Sunday off Route 94 in Blairstown Township, an incident that resulted in both being charged.
Troopers were called for a reported struck pedestrian about 1:30 a.m. near the Buck Hill Brewery, where they found 50-year-old Victor Sabeh, of Edison, according to state police Sgt. Gregory Williams.
Sabeh said he had fallen while walking on the road, a story later found to be a fabrication covering for 51-year-old Christine A. Curia, of Kenilworth, state police said. Sabeh asked to be brought back to a local campground and troopers obliged, Williams said.
They were soon called back to the campground for a harassment report, and both Sabeh and Curia were questioned, Williams said.
Sabeh allegedly said Curia had hit him with the car and that he lied to protect her. Curia said that Sabeh had jumped on the hood and she accelerated to knock him off, Williams said, adding that damage on the car appeared to back up her statement.
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Sabeh was taken to Newton Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries, Williams said. He is charged with hindering apprehension, criminal mischief and a disorderly persons offense for allegedly being intoxicated and creating hazard in the road.
Curia is charged with assault by auto and DWI.
Both were released pending court appearances, Williams said. Sabeh and Curia could not be reached Thursday.
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