ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A pedestrian was struck and killed late on New Year’s Eve in a crash involving two vehicles, the Atlantic City Police Department reported.
The incident occurred at 10:47 p.m. at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Absecon Boulevard. Officers responding to the scene found a 38-year-old Atlantic City man with fatal injuries; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators determined that the man entered the roadway at Pennsylvania Avenue, where he was first struck by a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old Manahawkin resident, who had the right of way. The driver immediately stopped following the collision.
Moments later, a second vehicle, driven by a 54-year-old Atlantic City resident, struck the pedestrian and dragged him before stopping. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators.
Police stated that no charges have been filed as of this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.