Woman struck and killed by suv while crossing south jersey highway

Nighttime crash on Black Horse Pike turns deadly for local woman

WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — A 33-year-old woman was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township, according to police.

Officers with the Monroe Township Police Department responded around 8:36 p.m. on March 4 to the area of U.S. Route 322 (South Black Horse Pike) near South Main Street following reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.

Investigators said a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 25-year-old woman from Blackwood was traveling westbound on the Black Horse Pike when the vehicle struck the pedestrian.

Police said two pedestrians were attempting to cross the roadway in an area without accommodations for pedestrian crossing when the crash occurred.

The victim, identified as a 33-year-old woman from Williamstown, was struck in the inside lane of travel. The driver pulled over and attempted to render aid.

The woman was transported to Jefferson Hospital–Washington Township, where she was pronounced dead at 9:19 p.m., authorities said.

The crash remains under investigation by Patrolman Ryan Hoffman of the Monroe Township Police Traffic Safety Bureau.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Hoffman at 856-728-9800 ext. 238 or by email at rHoffman@monroetwppd.org.

Emergency responders from the Williamstown Fire Department, Gloucester County EMS, and Inspira Hospital ALS assisted at the scene.

Key Points

• 33-year-old Williamstown woman killed in Monroe Township crash
• Pedestrian struck while crossing Black Horse Pike
• Driver stopped and attempted to render aid
• Investigation ongoing by Monroe Township Police

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