Washington Township Cop Struck By SUV, Driver Flees Scene

Washington Township police are searching for the driver of an SUV that struck a police officer and fled the scene Saturday morning, according to a news report.

The Pascack Valley Community Life reports Patrol Officer Heather Castronova was walking back to her car at about 4 a.m. on Fern Street when a black SUV struck her and fled the scene. She was taken to Valley Hospital and later released, according to the report. The PBA has offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

Washington Township police did not immediately return a request for comment Saturday afternoon.