Crime & Safety

Woman Killed After Being Struck By 2 Vehicles In Mercer Co.

Krystle Tomlin, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

MERCER COUNTY, NJ A 41-year-old Trenton woman was struck and killed by two vehicles on Olden Avenue late Saturday night, Ewing Police said.

Officers responded at 10:09 p.m. to the area of Olden Avenue and Sixth Street on a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle, according to a press release from the Ewing Township Police Department.

According to preliminary investigation, a Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 21-year-old Egg Harbor resident, was traveling northbound on Olden Avenue in the curb lane when it struck a pedestrian who was also in the northbound curb lane.

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The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, an Acura TSX operated by a 39-year-old Trenton resident, who was traveling in the northbound passing lane.

The pedestrian was identified as Krystle Tomlin, 41, of Trenton. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics.

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Olden Avenue was closed in both directions between Fifth Street and Prospect Street while authorities conducted their investigation with the assistance of the Mercer County Department of Transportation.

Both drivers remained on scene and are cooperating with the investigation, police said.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Jon Bag #205 at 609-882-1313, Ext. 7806.

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