SPOTSWOOD, New Jersey (WABC) -- A suspect has been charged with animal cruelty after a flock of geese were struck and killed by a car in Middlesex County, New Jersey earlier this summer.

The deadly collision happened around 6:45 p.m. on July 14 near the lake along Devoe Avenue in Spotswood.

Police officers responded to the scene after reports that a vehicle had struck multiple geese crossing the roadway. Responding officers found seven dead geese in the roadway and that the car involved had left the scene prior to authorities arriving.

At the time, officials said it was unclear whether the fatal crash was accidental or intentional, as police reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences and interviewed witnesses.

Following a months-long investigation, the Spotswo

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