Pedestrian struck and killed in crash at busy Route 9 intersection in Absecon
ABSECON, NJ — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night at a heavily trafficked intersection in Absecon, prompting a joint investigation by local and county authorities, police said.
Officers responded to the intersection of Route 9 (New Road) and California Avenue at approximately 7:38 p.m. following reports of a pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, responders confirmed the individual had suffered fatal injuries.
The driver involved in the incident remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to the Absecon Police Department. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin.
The crash is being investigated by the Absecon Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit along with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Crash Investigations Unit.
As a result of the investigation and cleanup, traffic was significantly disrupted in the area for nearly five hours Tuesday night.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact Ptl. Joseph Akeret at the Absecon Police Traffic Safety Unit at 609-641-0667 ext. 214. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County by calling 609-652-1234 or texting TIPCOP and your message to 274637.
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Key Points
- A pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday night at Route 9 and California Avenue in Absecon
- The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation
- The crash closed the intersection for about five hours as authorities responded