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Pedestrian Killed by Car in Franklin Township

Franklin Township (Somerset)

Authorities in Franklin Township are investigating a pedestrian strike that left one person dead overnight in the Township.

The incident happened at around 10:45 p.m. where emergency responders were called tot he vicinity of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and East Street after receiving several 911 calls reporting a person struck by a vehicle.

Police and rescue crews arrived at the scene to find an unconscious and unresponsive victim laying on the ground suffering severe injuries.

Medical personnel reportedly performed life-saving techniques on the victim who later was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police closed off traffic at the intersection to conduct the accident investigation.

The driver of the vehicle involved stayed at the scene according to reports.

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