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Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle Outside Liquor Store New Year's Day: Phillipsburg PD

A 67-year-old Elizabeth man was fatally struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day outside a liquor store in Phillipsburg, authorities said.

Phillipsburg Police

Phillipsburg Police

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At 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, Dominguez Cruz was walking outside Norton's Cork N'Bottle when he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 53-year-old woman, according to a crash investigation report provided by Phillipsburg police.

The woman said she did not see Cruz because of his dark clothing and a light pole not working, according to the report.

 Cruz was crossing in a non-crossing area and was at fault, according to the report. No charges have been filed.

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