Deer Struck by Car Leads to Fatal Crash in Galloway, NJ

A 69-year-old Galloway woman died at the scene of a Monday morning crash
The crash happened near Frankfurt Avenue and Moss Mill Road
Police say a deer hit by an eastbound Honda was propelled into her westbound Kia

Galloway Township, N.J. — A 69-year-old Galloway Township woman is dead after a deer struck by one vehicle was propelled into her car on Moss Mill Road Monday morning.

Galloway Township Police said they responded to the area of Moss Mill Road and Frankfurt Avenue around 8:35 AM.

Investigators determined that a 30-year-old Egg Harbor City man driving a 2000 Honda eastbound on Moss Mill Road struck a deer. The impact sent the deer into a westbound 2021 Kia wagon driven by the Galloway Township woman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Galloway Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the crash. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Officer K. Reyes at (609) 652-3705.

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