Man killed in Pleasantville, NJ hit-and-run

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Sunday, September 13, 2015
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Police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a man in Pleasantville, New Jersey.

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.

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