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Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey
Authorities ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Haddon Township, authorities said. Maria Rios-Reyes, 65, of Haddon Township, was fatally hit on Feb. 11 near East Holly Avenue, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said. Rios-Reyes founded a local cleaning company, Crystal Cleaning Services, according to an obituary published by Popiolek Funeral Home.  “Above all, Cristina will always be remembered for her strong faith and her love of family,” the obit said. She is survived by two children, two grandchildren and numerous siblings. Click here to read Maria Rios-Reyes' complete obit…
Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In South Jersey: Police Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In South Jersey: Police
Student Struck By Driver Who Ran School Bus Stop Sign, Warning Lights In South Jersey: Police A 15-year-old girl from Gloucester Township was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road to a school bus, authorities said. The student, from Camden County Technical School, was seriously injured by the driver who allegedly ignored the bus' extended stop bar and warning lights, according to Gloucester Township police. On Thursday, Jan. 18, at about 6:30 a.m., Gloucester Township police were dispatched to the intersection of Hickstown Road and Heatherwood Drive for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.  Police found the student who had crossed Hickstown Road to get on her school bu…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Bike Lane In Gloucester County A 31-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck while walking in a bike lane in Gloucester County, authorities said. Quinel D. Harris, of Glassboro, was walking northbound on Greentree Road near Chapel Heights Road in Washington Township around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 when he was hit by a northbound Chevy Silverado pickup as the vehicle was changing lanes, according to township police. The bicycle lane at that location is between motor vehicle traffic lanes approaching the intersection with Chapel Heights Road and is painted green. Harris was taken to Cooper Universit…
NJ Student Killed In Pedestrian Crash On UMass-Dartmouth Campus NJ Student Killed In Pedestrian Crash On UMass-Dartmouth Campus
NJ Student Killed In Pedestrian Crash On UMass-Dartmouth Campus A 19-year-old University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth student from the Jersey Shore was struck and killed by a car on campus, college officials said. Frankie Petillo Jr. was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, April 6, according to the college chancellor. Petillo, of the Manahawkin section of Strafford, was a freshman Bioengineering student. The college held a candlelight vigil on Monday. Petillo's death prompted students to launch a Change.org petition to improve street safety on campus.  The petition says, in part: "The student body wants more safety. Speed bumps, speed monitors, sidewalks, …
Pedestrian, 85, Struck, Killed By Pennsylvania Driver In Trenton Crash: PD Pedestrian, 85, Struck, Killed By Pennsylvania Driver In Trenton Crash: PD
Pedestrian, 85, Struck, Killed By Pennsylvania Driver In Trenton Crash: PD An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed in Trenton on Sunday, March 4, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:20 p.m. on Route 29 north near Warren Street, according to Trenton Lt. Nathan Bolognini. The victim's name had not been released because his next of kin had not been notified, the lieutenant said. The driver called police from Pennsylvania and said he might have hit someone, Bolognini said. No charges had been filed.
Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway: NJSP Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway: NJSP
Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway: Njsp A man trying to cross the Atlantic City Expressway was struck and killed, authorities said. Roland T. Marshall, 66, of Atlantic City was fatally struck about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24  at milepost 3 on the eastbound side of the expressway in Pleasantville, New Jersey State Police said. He was struck by a Mercedes Benz C-Class, police said. The Mercedes was traveling east on the highway in the left lane when Marshall tried to cross from south to north and was hit, police said.
20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway 20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway
20-Year-Old Man Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway A 20-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep while he was walking on the Garden State Parkway early Saturday, Aug. 27, authorities said. Zachary Fulmer, of Marmora, was heading south in the northbound lanes when he was hit near milepost 28.5, in Somers Point around 2:43 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said. It wasn't clear if the driver remained at the scene. Fulmer was pronounced dead.
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed 'Wandering' Across Jersey Shore Highway Authorities have released the name of a pedestrian killed while crossing a road in Toms River. Joseph L. Witty Jr. 39 of Toms River, died at about 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, while crossing Route 37, Toms River police said. He was not in a crosswalk when he was struck, police said. Police were dispatched to Route 37 east and Marian Street, in reference to a man wandering in the street in the westbound lanes. Moments later dispatch received another call that a pedestrian was struck in the eastbound lanes of Route 37.  Police found the pedestrian dead in the shoulder …
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Near GWB Pedestrian Struck, Killed Near GWB
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Near GWB A 33-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in Fort Lee by an SUV driven by a Union City motorist, authorities said. Mark Williams of Paterson was struck by the southbound 2016 Porsche Cayenne on Lemoine Avenue at Washington Avenue, just north of the George Washington Bridge, around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Lee Police Capt. Edward Young said. Responding officers immediately began CPR on the unresponsive victim, who was taken to Holy Name Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead soon after, the captain said. The female driver, also 33 years old, stopped immediately and remained at …
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In South Jersey Crash Police ID Pedestrian Killed In South Jersey Crash
Police ID Pedestrian Killed In South Jersey Crash A 63-year-old pedestrian who was struck and killed in South Jersey has been identified, authorities said. Eva Wolfe, of the Marlton section of Evesham, was struck at 4:14 p.m Sunday, May 15, at Lafayette and Decatur streets in Cape May, Cape May police said.  A 51-year-old driver from Lafayette Hill, PA, and a child passenger were treated at an area hospital, the outlet said.  No charges had been filed. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this tragic accident is encouraged to contact the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at (609) 465-1135, the Cape M…
Erratic Driver Kills Woman In Cape May County: Police Erratic Driver Kills Woman In Cape May County: Police
Erratic Driver Kills Woman In Cape May County: Police A 63-year-old woman was struck and killed by an erratic driver in Cape May, authorities said. The crash occurred at 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. The woman was walking near the Route 109 Bridge (Lafayette Street when a vehicle struck her and then a telephone pole and two vehicles before becoming disabled, Cape May police said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name had not been released.
Dad Dies After Being Hit Crossing Street Dad Dies After Being Hit Crossing Street
Dad Dies After Being Hit Crossing Street A father has died from injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car on Monday night, according to police and his family. Lower Paxton Township Police were called to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 5500 block of Allentown Boulevard on Dec. 20 at 6:17 p.m., according to a release by police. Upon arrival, police found George R. Slack Jr., 53, laying in the westbound lanes of Allentown Boulevard. Slack was transported to the hospital where he underwent multiple surgeries but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, according to the police and his family. The driver of the vehicle tha…