James Hunsinger, 73, died Wednesday night at Atlantic City Medical Center after being hit by a vehicle on West 7th Street in Ship Bottom. In a statement released by Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford, a man has been charged with murder in connection with Hunsinger's death.
Terrence O'Brien,63, who lives on West 7th Street in Ship Bottom, is accused of intentionally hitting the 73-year-old man. Authorities say they found Hunsinger lying in a driveway with serious injuries just after 7:00 p.m Wednesday. He died at the hospital a few hours later.
Police are still investigating. There is no word on a motive.
Bail for O'Brien has been set for $750,000.
If you have information about this case, contact the Prosecutor's Office at 732-929-2027 or the Ship Bottom Police Department at 609-494-1518.
