2LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two residents were assaulted Saturday afternoon while walking along Vermont Avenue in Lakewood, prompting a police investigation into the weekend attack.

The incident occurred around 3 p.m., when a driver reportedly stopped his vehicle, exited, and physically assaulted the pair before fleeing the scene.

Emergency crews from Hatzolah responded and transported one victim to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Key Points

Two Lakewood residents assaulted on Vermont Avenue Saturday afternoon

One victim hospitalized; suspect fled in a vehicle

Police investigating possible motive and reviewing nearby surveillance footage

Assault under investigation

Witnesses told police the suspect approached the two pedestrians after pulling over near the roa

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