NJ State Police investigating fatal hit-and-run in West Deptford Township

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Police investigating fatal hit-and-run in West Deptford Township
Police are investigating a crash in West Deptford, New Jersey that may involve a pedestrian.

WEST DEPTFORD, New Jersey (WPVI) -- New Jersey State Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in West Deptford Township.

It happened around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on northbound I-295 approaching Exit 22 which is Route 644/ Red Bank Avenue.

Police said the male victim was struck and left on the roadway.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chopper 6 over the crash site showed vehicle debris on the highway.

All lanes of northbound I-295 are blocked near the scene. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.

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