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UPDATE: Bridgewater Man Crossing I-287 in Bedminster Killed by Car then Run Over by Truck

Bedminster

NJ State Police officials said Troopers responded at 9:26 p.m. to a crash on I-287 north milepost 21.8, Bedminster Twp., Somerset County. Based on a preliminary investigation pedestrian Erik Salemke, a 38- year-old male of Bridgewater Twp. was crossing I-287 north in the area of 21.8 when he was struck by and unknown vehicle that did not stop.

Official said a Volvo tractor trailer was traveling north on I-287 and struck Mr. Erik Salemke who was down in the roadway after being stuck by an unknown vehicle.

As a result of the crash Erik Salemke sustained fatal injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. 

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