Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Driver In Stafford: Police

STAFFORD, NJ — A bicyclist riding on Route 72 westbound was hit and killed by a driver Monday night, Stafford police said.

Nelson Hoover, 61, of Little Egg Harbor, was riding in the right westbound lane of Route 72 Monday night at about 9:40 p.m. when he was struck by a 2012 Jeep, police said. The Jeep, driven by Ronald Sheehy, 55, of Waretown, was transitioning into the far right lane of Route 72 to get on the ramp Garden State Parkway South, police said.

Stafford police said they attempted life-saving measures on Hoover, who was transferred to Southern Ocean Medical Center where he died of his injuries.

An initial investigation by police did not show careless operation or speeding as a factor. Hoover was also wearing dark clothes and the collision happened in a poorly lit area of Route 72, police said.

The incident is under investigation by Officer Justin Pascale of the Traffic Safety Unit. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, police ask that you contact him at Jpascale@staffordpolice.org.

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