The Harrison Township Police Department was dispatched to a South Jersey location with reports that a pedestrian was struck by a car. Pedestrian accidents are some of the most devastating, and, in this case, the 67-year-old died from their injuries, according to news reports. If your loved one was hurt or killed by the actions of a driver, contact a Gloucester County pedestrian accident attorney to guide you in seeking damages.
Pedestrian Struck by Driver
According to news reports, a box truck operated by a 20-year-old male from Delaware was traveling westbound on Mullica Hill Road at 12 a.m. when it hit a 67-year-old man walking along the shoulder near the Route 55 overpass on Mullica Hill Road.
The man was transported to the Inspira Medical Center but died of his injuries. The man was identified as a resident of Tampa, Florida, though no insight into why he was in South Jersey was offered initially. No immediate details were released on what caused the accident, and police were investigating.
Seek Legal Representation in Pedestrian Accidents
For pedestrians being struck by a vehicle, there is no protection from the impact and force, often leading to deadly outcomes or catastrophic injuries that do not improve. Contact Kwartler Manus to discuss your case with a local, respected pedestrian accident attorney in South Jersey and the surrounding area. Learn what your rights are as a pedestrian hurt by a driver during a free, no-obligation consultation.