Well-placed Atlantic City, New Jersey Police and City Council sources have confirmed that a person was killed after being hit by and trapped underneath an automobile.

The pedestrian was walking through the intersection at the time of being struck.

The deadly event occurred overnight on Saturday, July 2, 2022. We are unable to confirm the exact time, but, our sources reported that it was around 12 midnight.

An Atlantic City response team was able to remove the trapped individual, who was unable to survive their fatal injuries and was pronounced dead a short while later.

The deadly incident took place near the intersection of St. James Place and Pacific Avenues in Atlantic City.

This tragic story will be updated when more information becomes available.

SOURCES: Atlantic City Police and City Council.

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