Rio Grande Man Dies After Being Struck By Car on Route 9
A Rio Grande man has died as a result of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a car Wednesday evening.
Middle Township Police say the accident happened just before 6:30 pm at the intersection of Routes 9 and 47.
Get our free mobile app
Police say Lee Nelson, 61, was walking eastbound on Route 47 when he was struck by a car at the intersection. The car was driven by a 68-year-old man from Mays Landing. The driver was not injured.
Nelson was flown to AtlanticCare Regional Medical Center but died from his injuries just before 8 pm Wednesday.
No summons have been issued and the accident remains under investigation.
SOURCE: Middle Township Police Department.
LOOK: Baby names losing popularity in the 21st century
Stacker took a look at the names losing popularity in the 21st century, using data from the Social Security Administration.
Gallery Credit: Stacker
LOOK: This is where homes are selling the fastest right now
Stacker compiled a list of the metros where houses are selling the fastest, according to data from Redfin.
Gallery Credit: Stacker
More From Cat Country 107.3
