A car-pedestrian accident in Egg Harbor Township has claimed the life of an Atlantic Country man.

According to Egg Harbor Township Police, the accident occurred just before 10pm last night on the Black Horse Pike, near Risley Commons.

A 2009 Chevy Malibu operated by Shannon M. Helwig, 20 years of age from Cape May Court House, was travelling east on the Black Horse Pike when she encountered the pedestrian in the roadway. The Chevy Malibu struck the pedestrian after a near miss by another motorist. The pedestrian, Marco Benegas (51 years of age from Pleasantville), suffered fatal injuries at the scene.

The accident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact Egg Harbor Township Police at (609)927-5200.

More From Cat Country 107.3