A Jersey City woman who works as a public safety dispatcher has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run in Bayonne.<\/p>\n

This incident, which took place on Route 440 early Sunday morning, left a man with life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything we know about the case, from the events leading up to the hit-and-run to the charges now facing the driver, 37-year-old Kalimah Toon.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/div>

Kalimah Toon, a Jersey City public safety dispatcher, faces charges after a hit-and-run that left a man with life-threatening injuries.<\/li>\n
The hit-and-run occurred after a fight between Toon and the man on Route 440 in Bayonne. She intentionally struck him with her vehicle.<\/li>\n
The victim remains in critical condition, and authorities are continuing to investigate. Toon is now in custody, awaiting her first court appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
Fight Leads to Intentional Hit-and-Run on Route 440<\/b><\/h2>\n
On Sunday, October 13, at around 12:20 a.m., Bayonne police received a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Route 440 near 22nd Street.<\/p>\n
Officers arrived to find a 34-year-old man suffering from severe injuries.<\/p>\n
The vehicle that struck him had already left the scene.<\/p>\n
An investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor\u2019s Office revealed that the victim and the driver, Kalimah Toon, were having a fight on the shoulder of Route 440.<\/p>\n
After the argument, Toon got into her SUV, a Ford Escape, and intentionally hit the man with her car before driving away.<\/p>\n
The injured man was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.<\/p>\n
Authorities later confirmed that Toon and the victim knew each other before the incident, though the reason for their argument is still unclear.<\/p>\n
Serious Charges Filed Against Toon<\/b><\/h2>\n
Toon was arrested four days later, on October 17, by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit.<\/p>\n
She now faces several serious charges, including:<\/p>\n
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Aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury<\/li>\n
Possession of a weapon (motor vehicle) for an unlawful purpose<\/li>\n
Unlawful possession of a weapon (vehicle)<\/li>\n
Knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision resulting in serious bodily injury<\/li>\n
Endangering an injured victim<\/li>\n
Hindering the apprehension or prosecution of herself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Toon was apprehended at the Hudson County Prosecutor\u2019s Office in Secaucus and subsequently transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, where she is currently being held.<\/p>\n
She is awaiting her first court appearance, which will determine the next steps in the legal process.<\/p>\n
Investigation Credits and Ongoing Legal Proceedings<\/b><\/h2>\n
Prosecutor Suarez has credited the efforts of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Bayonne Police Department for their swift investigation and the arrest of Toon.<\/p>\n
Both agencies have worked diligently to uncover the facts surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is pursued for the victim.<\/p>\n
As the investigation continues, more details may emerge about the exact nature of the altercation and the events that led to the hit-and-run.<\/p>\n
For now, what is clear is that this was a deliberate act of violence that resulted in serious injury, and the legal system will now address the charges against Toon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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