Pedestrian Killed in Hamilton Township Accident
Township police identified the pedestrian as Karl Hansen, 58, of Williamstown, who was struck on Harding Highway on the morning of October 29.
Andrew FinkelsteinKarl Hansen, 58, of Williamstown, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Harding Highway in Hamilton Township on October 29, according to Township of Hamilton police.
What Happened on Harding Highway
Officers were sent to the crossing of Harding Highway and Cantillon Boulevard at 6:43 a.m. Police said Hansen was hit by a westbound 2009 Toyota Camry, and that its driver was a 33-year-old woman from Millville. Police said Hansen was crossing against the traffic signal. Police said he died at the scene. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said the crash happened outside a Wawa in the Mays Landing section of the township.
Where the Hamilton Township Investigation Stands
Police said the crash remains under investigation. They said Harding Highway was shut down for about three hours, between River Drive and Thirty Second Street. No charges have been announced.
When a road stays closed for hours after a crash, it is often because investigators are documenting the scene. They measure and photograph everything before the vehicles are moved.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Jersey usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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