Hit-and-run on Route 4 East near FDU (Teaneck) — need help ID’ing this Nissan Xterra
On 08/17/26, I was hit by this white Nissan Xterra on Route 4 East, right at the corner of the FDU baseball field. The driver left the scene without stopping. Dispatch told me not to chase, which was the right call, but it means I never got the full plate.
Vehicle details:
• White Nissan Xterra
• Black roof cargo box (Thule-style)
• Rear hitch-mounted bike/cargo rack
• NJ plate, partial: starts with “S3”, ends in “D”
The vehicle was also near Spring Valley Rd in Paramus around the same time, and may have passed a Netcost Supermarket in the area.
What I’ve done so far:
• Filed a Self-Reported Crash form (SR-1) with NJDOT
• Had police come to the scene, but they told me there’s nothing they can do without a full plate and left without filing an actual police report
• Called Netcost Supermarket to ask about their camera footage — the manager said she can only release footage to police, not me directly, which is fair, but it means I’m stuck unless police actually request it
• I’m now following up with Bergen County Sheriff’s office in person to get an official report filed, since apparently one was never made
I know it’s a partial plate, but the roof box + bike rack combo makes this Xterra pretty distinctive. If anyone’s seen this car around Bergen County, has dashcam footage from Route 4 East or Spring Valley Rd around that time, or has any other info, please send a message. Trying to get this resolved the right way instead of eating the cost of someone else’s mistake.