RUPD surround George St., investigate hit and run accident

Rutgers University Police Department flooded George Street in front of the Riverside dorms on Tuesday night after a woman was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run accident. 

The accident occurred around 10:45 p.m., when the vehicle struck the victim as she was crossing the road in front of the Frelinghuysen dorm building, per witnesses testimony to WRSU, which was given after speaking to Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD).

Multiple eyewitnesses, told WRSU that the accident was a hit and run, with the driver fleeing the scene after striking the victim in the middle of the road. 

 After law enforcement arrived at the scene, the victim was soon taken to the hospital for recovery via ambulance, who sustained serious injuries.

RUPD blocked off the street from the stoplight at the College Avenue Student Activities Center to the light at the Stone Street and George Street intersection across from the Route 18 exit. 

Law enforcement and witnesses remained on the scene until approximately 12:15 a.m.

In a statement to WRSU, the University said that RUPD is investigating the incident, and that the victim was a student who sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. It further adds that the driver did not stop at the scene and an investigation is ongoing.

This story is considered breaking, and will be updated as needed. Last updated at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 11, 2026.

Story by Samantha Peshkin.