Vineland Man Pushing Shopping Cart Struck By Two Vehicles, Killed In Hit-And-Run: Police

A Vineland man died when he was hit by a car and an SUV while crossing a street, authorities said.

West Landis Avenue near the intersection with Coney Avenue in Vineland, NJ.
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11/08/2024 4:12 p.m.

Michael Cimback Jr., 72, was killed in the hit-and-run crash on Thursday, Nov. 7, the Vineland Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck near the intersection of West Landis and Coney avenues at around 5:25 p.m.

Investigators said a dark green Honda sedan was heading west on West Landis Avenue when the car struck Cimback while he was pushing a shopping cart across the road. The Honda continued west and left the crash scene.

A 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe was also traveling west on West Landis when the SUV struck Cimback a second time. He was rushed to Inspira Medical Center Vineland and pronounced dead at the hospital.

The 36-year-old Vineland man who drove the Chevy wasn't injured. No charges have been filed and the investigation was ongoing as of Friday, Nov. 8.

Anyone who may have seen the crash or has more information about it should call Vineland police at 856-691-4111, ext. 4350.

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