Caption: Andrii Gustal, of Haskell, NJ, was charged in connection with the Oct. 3 hit-and-run in Hoboken.
The Hoboken Police Department (HPD) announces the arrest of 25-year-old Andrii Gustal, of Haskell, NJ in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian at the intersection of 15th and Hudson Streets, on Oct. 3, 2026.
At approximately 12:55 a.m., on Oct. 3, HPD officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash. The initial investigation determined that a Hoboken resident was struck while she was crossing 15th Street in a crosswalk. The driver fled west on 15th Street in what was described as a dark colored SUV.
A follow-up investigation conducted by Det. Sgt. William Collins, Det. Connor Milne, Det. Anthony Azzoline, and Det. Nicholas Protopapadakis of the HPD’s Detective Bureau/Street Crimes Unit identified Gustal as the driver involved in the crash. He was arrested at his home in Haskell, on Oct. 27, and charged with assault by auto, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, endangering an injured victim, and obstructing the administration of the law. He was also issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to yield to a pedestrian, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to report an accident.
After being processed at Hoboken Police Headquarters, Gutsal was released from custody on a summons.
“I would personally like to thank the officers who responded quickly to the scene the night of the crash, as well as the entire team of investigators whose work led to an identification and arrest of a suspect in a case that affected the entire Hoboken community,” said Police Chief Steven Aguiar. “Leaving the scene after hitting a pedestrian is a serious crime and I’m grateful for the thorough work and dedication that led to this arrest.”
The victim, who was transported to an area hospital by the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps on the night of the crash, has since been released.
“I am thankful for the hard work and dedication of the police department in ensuring the driver is brought to justice,” said Mayor Emily B. Jabbour. “I am grateful that our neighbor was treated quickly and continues to recover at home. This horrible incident only reinforces Hoboken’s ongoing commitment to road safety and eliminating all traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. In response to this near-tragedy, the City has already implemented safety improvements in the area and will continue working with residents and HPD to identify additional opportunities to improve safety throughout Hoboken.”
In the aftermath of the crash, the City’s Department of Transportation and Parking rapidly responded by installing safety improvements to the intersection of 15th and Hudson Streets. Improvements included an LED flashing stop sign, reflective pavement markings and signage, including stop signs and crosswalk markings to improve nighttime visibility, daylighting using flexible delineators at the corners, and new pedestrian crossing signage. The City will also add traffic calming to 15th Street in the coming weeks.
All charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
