NJ Turnpike crash in Edison kills New Brunswick man

EDISON – A 29-year-old New Brunswick man was killed early Monday when he got out of his vehicle before being struck by another vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike.

New Jersey State Police identified the victim as Francis Marte.

Shortly before 3:10 a.m. Monday, New Jersey State Police responded to an accident involving a pedestrian on the inner roadway of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound at milepost 84.7 in Edison, Trooper Charles Marchan said.

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Marchan said a preliminary investigation indicated Marte had been involved in a two-car crash when he got out of his vehicle, was crossing the roadway and was struck by a Chrysler Voyager minivan in the inner roadway.

Marte, who was killed, had been alone in his vehicle, Marchan said. No other injuries were reported.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime, courts and other mayhem. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate our digital account today.