Lodi police are searching for the driver of an SUV that struck a man crossing the street and allegedly left him lying in the roadway with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Sept. 6 at approximately 2:13 a.m. near 343 Passaic Ave., where the victim was struck while crossing the street.

According to police, surveillance footage shows the driver of a dark-colored SUV getting out of her vehicle and briefly speaking with the victim before driving away. The vehicle was last seen traveling north on Passaic Avenue before turning left onto First Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Caamano at 973-473-7600, ext. 8127, or by email at fcaamano@lodipd.org.