Bob Popovics

[wgmiller]

Saw reference to this on the Big Meadows Fly Shop page and found this info on stripersonline.com

Man, 75, 'Critical' After Hit-And-Run In Seaside Heights; Woman Charged

The man was found unconscious and seriously injured on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights, authorities said.

Karen Wall, Patch Staff

Posted Tue, Sep 24, 2024 at 3:09 pm ET

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — A Seaside Park woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run Monday night in Seaside Heights that left a 75-year-old man in critical condition, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office announced. Genell A. Mcinaw was arrested at her home and taken to a hospital for a court-authorized blood draw, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said. (Ocean County Corrections website)

Genell A. Mcinaw, 50, has been charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury to another person, First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan Jr. said.

Seaside Heights police were called to the area of Dupont Avenue and the Boulevard about 9:30 p.m. for a report of a man lying in the road and found the man unconscious with serious injuries, the prosecutor's office said.

 

[falcon]

Terrible news. Wishing for a good recovery.

 

[6xAdams(Jones)]

Thanks for the notice, wg. While it isn't good news, it's important news for a lot of folks on this board.

 

[afishinado]

From FB about Bob P. >

As most know by now, on Monday evening, Sept 23, 2024, Bob was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing the street in Seaside Heights. He is still currently in critical condition at JSUMC.

Bob is a proud Marine veteran, avid fly fisherman, and master fly tyer. He is devoted to his family, friends, this restaurant, and to you, his customers. We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support we have received, and ask that you continue to keep Bob, and his top notch medical team, in your prayers and good thoughts. We will continue to update on his condition as we can. We love you all.

- Alexis, Alexis, Jeremy, Celeste, Jeffrey, and the rest of the Shady Rest Family

 

[wgmiller]

Talk about knowing your assailant.. I read the woman worked at his restaurant and allegedly had four drinks in 20 minutes. That's a strange twist of fate!

 

[Fredrick]

I’m lost for words

 

[hooker-of-men]

Awful. Fly fishing is losing an inspiring dude.

 

[falcon]

Terrible news.

 

[Fly-Swatter]

This is tragic....no other words.

 

[Dave_W]

Such sad news - life is fragile.