Driver charged in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian

PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) - A driver accused of killing a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident is now facing charges.

Authorities announced Monday that 37-year-old Lavar Jones, of South Plainfield, is accused of leaving the scene of a fatal crash.

They say Jones was driving in Plainfield when he struck Sergio Cuxun-Tista around 2:35 a.m. Sunday. The 39-year-old Plainfield man, who was trying to cross a street at the time, was pronounced dead a short time later.

Authorities say Jones fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. They haven’t provided further details about what led to his capture.

It’s not known if Jones has retained an attorney.

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Information from: NJ Advance Media.