Pedestrian fatally struck by car on busy N.J. road, police say

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car Monday night on a busy Lakewood road, police said.

The person, who was not identified, was hit around 6 p.m. on New Hampshire Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene, Lakewood Police Capt.

Gregory Staffordsmith said.

It was unclear if the driver remained on the scene.

The crash is still under investigation, Staffordsmith said.

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