EDGEWATER PARK, NJ — One person was killed early Sunday after being hit by a car on Route 130 in Edgewater Park, police said. The crash happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection with Pennypacker Drive.
Authorities said the pedestrian was in the northbound lanes after being struck by a vehicle traveling south. The victim died at the scene, and the driver stayed at the location after the crash.
Police say the pedestrian was found in the northbound lanes
According to police, the person who was hit was located in the northbound lanes of Route 130 after the collision. Investigators said the vehicle involved was traveling south at the time of the crash.
The circumstances that led up to the impact have not been released. Police have not said whether the pedestrian was crossing the road or how long the person had been in the roadway before the crash.
What is known is that the collision happened in the early morning hours, when traffic is often lighter but visibility can still be limited. The location at Route 130 and Pennypacker Drive places the crash on a busy roadway in Burlington County.
Driver remained on scene and was taken to hospital
Police said the driver did not leave the scene after the crash. Instead, the motorist was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Officials did not immediately say what kind of injuries the driver suffered or whether anyone else was hurt. No additional information about the vehicle has been released.
Authorities have not said whether any charges have been filed. They also have not identified the driver or the person who died.
Route 130 intersection closed the case to investigators
The fatal crash is being investigated. Police have not announced any contributing factors such as speed, impairment or distraction.
Investigators will likely review the roadway layout, the position of the pedestrian and vehicle, and any other available evidence as they work to reconstruct what happened.
For now, the case remains open with few details beyond the time, location and the fact that the pedestrian died where the crash occurred.
Early morning crashes on major highways can turn deadly fast
Route 130 is a major corridor through South Jersey, carrying local and through traffic through towns including Edgewater Park. Incidents at intersections can become especially dangerous when a pedestrian is on the roadway and a vehicle is moving through at highway speed.
This crash underscores how quickly a late-night or early-morning collision can turn fatal. With the investigation continuing, police have not said whether weather, lighting or road conditions played any role.
Officials have not released a timeline for any further updates, and there is no information yet about whether the area around Pennypacker Drive was affected after the collision.
What police have confirmed so far about the fatal crash
So far, police have confirmed four key points: the crash happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, the location was Route 130 and Pennypacker Drive, the pedestrian died at the scene, and the driver was taken to a hospital after staying on scene.
Beyond that, the investigation is still active. Authorities have not released the names of those involved or said when more information may become available.
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