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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.

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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.

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