Cyclist struck in Jersey City hit-and-run wondering why city councilmember suspect left the scene
A cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident involving a councilmember last week.
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A cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident involving a councilmember last week.
A Jersey City cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident allegedly involving a councilmember. Police say Jersey City councilwoman-at-large Amy DeGise did not slow down after she struck the cyclist last week. Now, there are calls for her to step down. CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke with the victim.
A Jersey City cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident allegedly involving a councilmember. Police say Jersey City councilwoman-at-large Amy DeGise did not slow down after she struck the cyclist last week. Now, there are calls for her to step down. CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke with the victim.
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