By: Jeff Sommes
A 44-year-old man was killed Thursday night after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a busy highway in Atlantic County, authorities said.
The victim, Michael Alvarez, was attempting to cross Route 40 in Hamilton Township when he was first hit by a westbound SUV and then struck by an eastbound vehicle, according to police.
The collision occurred at approximately 7:38 p.m. near the intersection of Cantillon Boulevard, officials said. Alvarez, who lived in Egg Harbor Township, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said neither driver involved—a 48-year-old man from Vineland and a 45-year-old resident of Mays Landing—has been charged. Both remained at the scene following the crash and cooperated with investigators.
The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Hamilton Township Police at 609-625-2700, extension 574.