CRANFORD, New Jersey (WABC) — Two teens riding their bikes are dead after being struck by a vehicle in an apparent hit-and-run crash in New Jersey on Monday night.
In the typically quiet residential neighborhood in Cranford, neighbors huddle together, horrified by what happened.
Details have not been released about the driver or whether the collision was an accident or intentional.
NewsCopter 7 captured a huge crime scene on Burnside Avenue near Lincoln Avenue as police investigated the crash.
Witnesses described the moments after the crash.
"At first, I thought it was a shooting because I saw people going in every direction," said neighbor Cathy Donlin. "I was supposed to go out and I'm like… I can't even go out because I feel too guilty knowing something happened."
Those who live on Burnside Avenue described the sounds of screeching tires before the horrible moment of impact.
"He was home, and he heard a car going really fast down the street," said neighbor Clare Garambone. "And then it sounded like a like a car crash. People are going way too fast down the street and it's really scary."
Other teenagers say they are frightened and saddened by the tragedy.
"It's extremely unfortunate that we have kids that are simply trying to walk in the neighborhood and have a nice time and ride a bike," said neighbor Keegan Parkhill. "I mean, you can't even do that anymore without a distracted driver or someone."
Eyewitness News reached out to both police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office for more information but haven't heard back as the investigation continues.
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