Fatally Injured Man Found in Roadway in Jefferson

Published on September 19, 2015

Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief William Craig of the Jefferson Township Police Department are seeking information from the public concerning an incident in Jefferson Township, New Jersey.

On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at approximately 4:00 am, a passerby reported observing a person lying in the roadway on Route 15 North, near Edison Road in Jefferson Township. Members of the police department responded and found an injured male who appeared to have been struck by an unknown vehicle. The victim was transported to St. Clare's Dover Campus. The victim was later pronounced at the hospital.

A joint investigation between the Jefferson Township Police Department and Morris County Prosecutor's Office has developed information that the critically injured victim is Michael Adams (age 24) of Jefferson, New Jersey.

The Jefferson Township Police Department and Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public's assistance in identifying anyone that may have knowledge of this incident and/or the circumstances leading to this male's injuries.

Any person with information regarding this incident is urged contact the Jefferson Township Police Department at 973-697-1300, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, or the Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers at 973-267-2255. All calls will be kept confidential.

Any inquiries can be directed to Morris County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Investigations Denise H. Arseneault at 973-285-6262 or darseneault@co.morris.nj.us.