Cops probing possibility of chief's vehicle in accident

SOUTH BOUND BROOK – The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a report of a hit-and-run accident that may have involved a vehicle owned by the police chief.

Authorities say that South Bound Brook police received a report early Saturday morning that a vehicle travelling on South Main Street struck a parked car.

The description of the moving vehicle is consistent with a description of a personal vehicle owned by William King, chief of the South Bound Brook Police Department, according to authorities.

King was not available for comment.

No other information is available at this time.

Staff Writer Mike Deak: 908-243-6607; mdeak@mycentraljersey.com