The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating a crash that involved two vehicles and a pedestrian that resulted in a fatality. Late Wednesday night, patrol officers responded to Maryland Avenue and Absecon Boulevard for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Officers arrived to find a pedestrian, 38, of Atlantic City, suffering from fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
Officers learned that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Pennsylvania Avenue when he entered the roadway. The driver, 61, of Manahawkin had the right of way and immediately stopped after the impact. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground and seconds later a second vehicle struck the pedestrian dragging him before stopping. The driver, 54, of Atlantic City, and the first driver both cooperated with investigators. There are no charges at this time.