Morristown Hit-And-Run Suspect Still on the Run — Dhs Says He Was Deported, Came Back
JerseyTalks Staff
Mar 30, 2026
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What happened
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run is still out there. Authorities say 33-year-old Wilson “Adrian” Morocho-Necta is the driver accused of striking and killing a pedestrian early March 20 — then running from the scene.
Where it happened
- Morristown, Morris County.
What remains unclear
- in 2019 • Was deported after a judge’s order • Then re-entered the country at an unknown time He is currently at-large.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run is still out there.
Authorities say 33-year-old Wilson “Adrian” Morocho-Necta is the driver accused of striking and killing a pedestrian early March 20 — then running from the scene.
The victim, 68-year-old Justo Pilco-Tenesaca, was found pinned under a truck and later died from his injuries.
Now, federal officials are adding another layer.
According to DHS, Morocho-Necta:
• Entered the U.S. in 2019
• Was deported after a judge’s order
• Then re-entered the country at an unknown time
He is currently at-large. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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