Officials say the collision took place just after 12 p.m. in Lawrence Township in the area of Brunswick Pike (Route 1) and Franklin Corner Road.
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According to police, a dump truck and sedan collided and crashed into a gas pump at a nearby Shell station.
The driver of the dump truck walked away with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials say the driver of the sedan, identified as Daijah McKithen from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Route 1 southbound remains closed in the area for the police investigation.
Details of the crash remain under investigation. Any witnesses are asked to contact Officer Thomas Everist at 609-896-111 or via email at teverist@lawrencetwp.com.
Anyone with information can also contact Detective Paulina Way at 609-844-7133 or at pway@lawrencetwp.com.
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