The driver, a 20-year-old international Penn State student, was heading westbound and struck the female jogger around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Matthews committed to the Nittany Lions in January as the Class of 2025's first recruit.
The ventriloquist began practicing in 1970 and now performs with puppets Achmed, Peanut, Walter, José, and Bubba J.
"I feel pretty proud to be a part of Robin Hood right now. People are also pretty proud of what we're doing, which feels nice."
Folks with information or videos in relation to the incident are encouraged to contact State College Police.
Alex Stevenson and Kris Shakes were named the conference's Big Ten Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week Tuesday.