Man, 76, Fatally Struck While Crossing Street In Burlington Co: Police

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A car fatally struck a man who was crossing the street Tuesday morning in Burlington Township, authorities said.

The man — a 76-year-old Burlington resident — was struck while he crossed the Burlington Bypass at Fountain Avenue just before 6 a.m., police said.

He was brought to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Police withheld the man's name.

The driver of the striking vehicle — a maroon Buick LeSabre — was not injured. They remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.

The Burlington Township Police Department is investigating the crash. Witnesses and anyone with pertinent information can contact either Ptl. Sean Celia (609-386-2019 or scelia113@burltwppd.com) or Det. Ryan O'Farrell (609-239-4486 or rofarrell110@burltwppd.com).