GLOUCESTER TWP. -- A Sicklerville man suspected of shoplifting fled into Route 42 and was struck and killed by a car, State Police said Saturday.

At about 3 p.m. Friday, troopers responded to the northbound side of Route 42, near mile marker 7.6, for reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Donte Bryson of Sicklerville, ran into the roadway and was struck by a black Chevy Blazer traveling north, State Police said. An investigation revealed that Bryson was attempting to flee the Gloucester Premium Outlets after being suspected of shoplifting, authorities said.

Police reported that the driver of the Chevy was not injured in the crash and is working with police in their investigation.

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