Police Investigate Fatal Route 9 Collision

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  FREEHOLD – Authorities are currently investigating a fatal crash that involved a pedestrian struck and killed on Route 9 yesterday evening.

  According to police, a 35-year-old male resident of Freehold Township was hit around 6:45 p.m. on Route 9 between County Route 522 and State Route 33. The victim was stuck by a 55-year-old male resident of Lakewood operating a 2008 Toyota Camry.

  Police said the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

  At this time, investigation is ongoing and no criminal charges or traffic summonses have been filed.

  If anyone may have witnessed this incident or has any information about it, is asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Nicolas Logothetis at 800-533-7443 or Freehold Township Police Department Detective William Ketelaar at 732-462-7908.