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Pedestrian Killed, Vehicle Flees In Egg Harbor Township: Police

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Black Horse Pike Tuesday night, Feb. 18, Egg Harbor Township police said.

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Photo Credit: Cecilia Levine

Officers responded to the crash around 8 p.m. in front of the Economy Inn in the West Atlantic City section of the township, authorities said.

The driver took off, and police are still working to identify both the pedestrian and the vehicle involved.

The westbound lanes of the Black Horse Pike are shut down as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and expect closures for several hours.

Anyone who saw the crash or has information is urged to contact the Egg Harbor Township Traffic Safety Unit at 609-926-2641 or Police Dispatch at 609-927-5200.

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