Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By 2 Cars In Atlantic City: Police

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A pedestrian died after being struck by two separate cars late New Year's Eve in Atlantic City, police said.

Officers responded to the scene at 10:47 p.m. Dec. 31 at Maryland Avenue and Absecon Boulevard, Atlantic City police said. The pedestrian, 38-year-old Atlantic City man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pedestrian was first hit when he entered the roadway at Pennsylvania Avenue, police said. The driver, a 61-year-old from Manahawkin, had the right of way and immediately stopped after the impact, police said. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground.

But seconds later, a second car also hit the pedestrian, dragging him before stopping, police said. That driver, a 54-year-old from Atlantic City, and the Manahawkin driver both stayed on the scene and cooperated with officers. No charges have been filed at this time.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information is urged to call the Accident Investigations Section at 609-347-5744. Information can also be sent via text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.