Pedestrian killed after being struck by commercial vehicle in Somerset County parking lot

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A pedestrian was killed Friday evening after being struck by a commercial vehicle in the parking lot of a business in Franklin Township, according to police.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:18 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in a business parking lot on Commerce Drive.

According to a preliminary investigation by the Franklin Township Police Department, the pedestrian, an employee of the company, was struck by a commercial vehicle while it was being driven through the parking lot.

Police have not released the identity of the victim or additional details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

“This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this loss”, said Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks. “Our department is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.”

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533, ext. 3246.

The crash remains under investigation.