Another death in Lakewood, in an accident that kills pedestrian

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A pedestrian was hit and killed at this intersection in Lakewood, police said.
A pedestrian was hit and killed at this intersection in Lakewood, police said. (Google Maps)

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Christmas Day in Lakewood, reported police, who were continuing to investigate the incident.

The person was struck near the intersection of Cedarbridge Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive around 7:30 p.m., according to Lakewood Police Lt. Gregory Staffordsmith.

Police did not identify the victim.

Authorities were still investigating the accident and said further information would be released when available.

It marked the latest in a series of road fatalities in Lakewood.

Earlier this month, authorities in Ocean County announced they planned to step up traffic enforcement in the state's fastest growing town after a rash of car crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries, including the intersection where the latest fatality occurred.

Officials say at least 13 fatal crashes and numerous serious collisions have been reported on a number of the township's busiest intersections over the past year.

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