Man killed in Pleasantville, NJ hit-and-run

Pleasantville, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a man in Pleasantville, New Jersey.

The incident happened around 5 a.m. Saturday between Chestnut Avenue and New Road.

Police said the victim was traveling westbound on Black Horse Pike when he was struck by a vehicle.

The vehicle did not stop, leaving the victim severely injured, police said.

The man's body was found lying in the right lane of the roadway with a bicycle nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His identity is being withheld until the next of kin is notified.

The vehicle in question is possibly a maroon color, and should have damage to the front, lower portion of the bumper.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Lt. Emory Silipigni at (609)484-3645 or Atlantic County Crime Stoppers at (609)652-1234.