Driver hits, kills pedestrian on I-676 in Camden, New Jersey

The accident happened just before 4:30 p.m. on southbound I-676 near Atlantic Avenue.

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Chopper 6 over fatal pedestrian accident on I-676 in Camden, NJ
Chopper 6 over fatal pedestrian accident on I-676 in Camden, NJ on August 4, 2021.

CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- One person has died after an accident on I-676 in Camden, New Jersey on Wednesday, according to state police.

It happened just before 4:30 p.m. on southbound I-676 near Atlantic Avenue.

Police confirmed a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was later pronounced dead.

The view from Chopper 6 showed multiple lanes shut down due to the incident.

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Police say the striking vehicle did stay at the scene.

There was no immediate word on what caused the accident.

The victim has not been identified at this time.