A Monroe Township man has been indicted on serious charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a Little Egg Harbor Township resident last fall.
Artice Norvell, 54, faces charges of vehicular homicide and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in death, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of November 5th, 2025.
Officers with the Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Center and Oak Streets around 4:00 a.m. that morning after receiving a report of an injured pedestrian. At the scene, they discovered 68-year-old Domenico Russano of Little Egg Harbor Township lying on the roadway with serious injuries.
Russano was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, where he succumbed to his injuries. The loss has left our community mourning a neighbor whose life was cut short in a tragic and preventable manner.
Investigators determined that Norvell was driving a white Ford F-650 box truck when it struck Russano as he was walking on the sidewalk. Rather than stopping to render aid or call for help, authorities say Norvell fled the area, leaving the injured pedestrian behind.
The investigation spanned several months before Norvell was formally charged on March 6th. Three days later, on March 9th, he turned himself in to police. He was processed at the Ocean County Jail but was subsequently released under New Jersey Bail Reform provisions.
The case highlights the devastating consequences of hit-and-run crashes, which rob families of their loved ones and communities of their members. Pedestrian safety remains a critical concern throughout Ocean County, particularly in areas where sidewalks run adjacent to busy roadways.
As this case moves through the court system, prosecutors will work to hold Norvell accountable for the alleged actions that led to Russano's death. The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The intersection of Center and Oak Streets serves as a somber reminder of the tragedy that unfolded there on that November morning, and of the importance of driver responsibility and pedestrian awareness in keeping our community safe.
