Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Suspect in Deadly Morristown Hit‑and‑Run

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Authorities are searching for a 33‑year‑old Morristown man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal crash that left one person dead early Thursday morning.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson announced that Wilson “Adrian” Morocho‑Necta has been charged in connection with the deadly hit‑and‑run. Investigators say Necta remains at large and are urging the public to assist in locating him.

The crash occurred around 6:53 a.m. on March 20, 2026, when Morristown Police, Fire, and EMS responded to Sussex Avenue at Speedwell Place for reports of a person pinned beneath a truck. The victim was rushed to Morristown Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead.

According to investigators, the driver of the truck fled the scene on foot. A joint investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morristown Police Department, and Morris County Sheriff’s Office identified the alleged driver as Necta.

Necta has been charged by warrant with:

• Second‑degree Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death (N.J.S.A. 2C:11‑5.1)
• Third‑degree Endangering an Injured Victim – Leaving the Scene (N.J.S.A. 2C:12‑1.2A)

Authorities say Necta is commonly known by the name “Adrian.” His current whereabouts are unknown, and the investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Morristown Police at 973‑538‑2200 or Morris County CrimeStoppers at 973‑267‑2255.