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On Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 1:18 a.m., the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to Route 50 in the area of Spruce Street for a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Honda Pilot, operated by Michael Jackson, 65, of Egg Harbor City, was traveling northbound on Rt 50 when pedestrian Jessica Lavin entered the lane of travel and was struck by the Honda, police said.
She was transported to Atlanticare City Division Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
Assisting at the crash scene were Galloway EMS and AtlantiCare Paramedics.
The crash remains under investigation by the Township of Hamilton Police Department. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Det. Blose or Ofc. Mandela of the Township of Hamilton Police Department at (609) 625-2700.
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