UPDATED: As of Thursday morning, Marissa is still on life support at Jersey Shore Medical Center
A 15 year old Atlantic Highlands girl who was struck by a hit and run driver Tuesday evening on Route 36 in the Leonardo section of Middletown died as a result of her injuries this afternoon, according to a report in The Two River Times.
Marissa Procopio was crossing the highway at the intersection of Ave D at approximately 8:25 pm when she was stuck by a light grey compact car traveling west. The car fled the scene before police arrived. Marissa was transported via Medivac helicopter to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. She succumbed to her injuries at 3:46 this afternoon.
A review of videotape of provided by local business owner Michael D’Alessio resulted in the Middletown Police to announce that the vehicle which struck Marissa was driven by Toni Marletta, 49, of Leonardo.
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Posted: July 9th, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Atlantic Highlands, Middletown, Monmouth County News | Tags: Atlantic Highlands, Leonardo, Marissa Procopio, Michael D'Alessio, Middletown Police Department, Monmouth County News, Route 36, Toni Marletta | Comments Off on Atlantic Highlands Girl, 15, Succumbs To Hit And Run Injuries
MIDDLETOWN – Police are asking the public for help locating the owner of a cat that was rescued by authorities and a tow truck mechanic from speeding Route 36 traffic on Saturday. Police Officer Nichola Fenezia responded to a report of a cat “clinging on for its life” on the median divider of the highway near… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: April 26th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Middletown, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: AM/PM Towing, Cat, Kerry Gowan, Middletown, Rescued Cat, Route 36, Tom Meagher | Comments Off on Middletown cops shut down traffic to rescue ‘panic stricken’ cat
I counted six trucks and eleven men at Rt. 36 and Broadway in the Leonardo section of Middletown this morning.
Posted: February 8th, 2012 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: NJ DOT | Tags: How many trucks/men does it take to change a light bulb?, Leonardo, Middletown, NJDOT, Route 36 | 3 Comments »
A 3 car accident that resulted in the death of an elderly woman closed down Route 36 for over 2.5 hours this evening.
Middletown Police Lieutenant Robert Stefanski said the accident was reported at 6:47PM and that southbound Route 36 remains closed at 12th Street in the Belford section of the township while the investigation continues.
Posted: October 4th, 2010 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Middletown | Tags: Accident, Fatality, Middletown, Route 36 | Comments Off on 3 Car Accident on Route 36 in Middletown, 1 Fatality
A 15 year old Atlantic Highlands girl who was struck by a hit and run driver Tuesday evening on Route 36 in the Leonardo section of Middletown died as a result of her injuries this afternoon, according to a report in The Two River Times.