2023-11-27 17:54:59
⚫ Man struck by NJ police officer in cruiser
⚫ Pedestrian died on the scene
⚫ State investigating, as required
An on-duty police officer struck and killed a pedestrian early on Thanksgiving in Camden County, according to the state Attorney General’s Office.
The death of a male adult in Atco involving a Waterford Police officer, who was driving a department vehicle, happened on White Horse Pike (Route 30) just following 2 a.m.
Identities of those involved had not been released as of Monday.
As the death involved a police officer, it was now under review by the state Attorney General’s Office, as required by law.
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