Pedestrian Killed Crossing Busy Roadway in Galloway Twp., NJ

A Galloway Township resident died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night.

Authorities say the accident happened just after 6:30 in the area of West Moss Mill Road and Bremen Avenue.

An investigation by the Galloway Township Police Department revealed that 18-year-old Michael Stewart of Hamilton Township was driving a 2004 Toyota Tundra westbound on West Moss Mill Road when he struck Myoung-Chun Jang of Galloway Township as he was crossing the road.

As a result of the collision, Myoung-Chun sustained fatal injuries. He was taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Division where he was pronounced dead.

That section of roadway was closed for about two hours as police investigated and cleared the scene.

The accident remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Ofc. Cody Trout at (609) 652-3705 x5117.

The Galloway Township Police Department thanked the Galloway Township EMS squad, AtlantiCare Paramedics, Germania Fire Department, and the Galloway Township Office of Emergency Management for their assistance with the incident.