Crime & Safety
Howell Man Hit, Killed In Parking Lot At Work, Police Say
The Howell resident was walking in the parking lot of the North Jersey company he worked for, police said.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Howell Township man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Somerset County, authorities said Thursday.
Richard Loroesh, 62, died of injuries he suffered when he was hit by a commercial truck in the parking lot of Frito-Lay on Commerce Drive, Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks said.
Loroesh, who worked for Frito-Lay, was hit about 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 23 as he was walking through the parking lot, Fredericks said.
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"This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this loss," Fredericks said. ""Our department is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash."
The investigation is continuing, and anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to contact Franklin Township Officer Jelani Lanier at 732-873-5533, ext. 3246.
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