Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Cape May Co. Road: Police

LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A pedestrian died from his injuries after being struck by a car in an Oct. 8 motor vehicle crash, Lower Township police said.

Eric J. Sloan, 42, of the Villas section of the township, was crossing Bayshore Road by the CVS around 8:30 p.m. when he was struck by a 2016 Ford Escape heading south, police said.

It was initially reported via a 911 call that a pedestrian had been struck by a car and had sustained serious injuries, police said.

Sloan was treated for life-threatening injuries and died at the scene, according to police.

Also assisting on scene were the Cape May County Medical Examiner’s Office, Lower Township Detective Bureau, Villas Fire Department, AtlantiCare MICU Medic 9 Unit and Inspira EMS.

"This is currently an open and ongoing investigation," police said. Anyone with additional information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Lower Township Police Department Tip Line at 609-886-1619 ext. 156.