Fatal Accident Outside NJ Supermarket In Clark: Cops (UPDATE)

Police are looking for eyewitnesses after a woman was struck by a car outside a New Jersey supermarket on Saturday and later died, police said. The victim's hometown was revealed.

The accident happened at 8:30 a.m. when police responded to the intersection of Raritan Road and ShopRite Way in Clark, police said. Police received a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

A 71-year old-woman was struck by a vehicle exiting the ShopRite. The victim suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to University Hospital in Newark where she died, police said.

TapIntoClark said the victim was a Metuchen resident.

The driver remained at the scene and called 911. The driver is also cooperating with the police investigation.

Anyone with any eyewitness information is asked to contact the Clark Police Department at 732-388-3434 and speak to Sgt. Lott.

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it becomes available.