New Hope Woman, 21, Dies From Injuries In New Jersey Crash

NEW HOPE, PA — A 21-year-old New Hope woman who was hit by a car in Ocean City last week has died from her injuries, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said Monday.

The accident happened at 26th and West Avenues on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m., Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Ocean City Police Chief Jay Prettyman said in a joint statement.

Authorities have identified the 21-year-old as Katherine Lux of New Hope. She was struck by a car driven by Wilfredo Latimer, 44, of Egg Harbor Township.

Lux was initially taken to the Shore Medical Center and transferred to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center - City Division. She died on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

On Sunday, an autopsy was completed by the Southern Regional Medical Examiner's Office. The preliminary investigation determined that Lux died from the injuries she sustained in the accident, authorities said.

The incident is still under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time, according to Sutherland.

Anyone with additional information about the incident can contact the CMCPO at 609-465-1135, the Ocean City Police Department at 709-399-2195, or report it anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriff's tip line at cmcsheriff.net.

Written by Kimberlee Bongard

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