Widespread Search After Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In South Jersey

NEW JERSEY – A widespread search is underway after a fatal hit-and-run crash took place Wednesday night near a New Jersey highway and involved a pedestrian.

An adult man was walking on Williamstown Road at 10:34 p.m. and crossing the Atlantic City Expressway bridge when he was struck by an unknown vehicle, police said.

The vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled the scene towards Monroe Township, police said.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died, police said.

If anyone has any information about the accident, please contact Winslow Officer Rich Saunders at 609-567-0700 Ext. 1196.

Or you can contact Camden County Prosecutors Office Detective Rowand at 856-225-8514.

The victim's name is being withheld until notification to his family.

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it becomes available.