Galloway Man Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle While in Road on Scooter

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Galloway Township Police responded to Moss Mill Road and Quail Hill Blvd on December 30, 2013 at 6:18 p.m. for reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.

According to Police, a 2007 Toyota Corolla driven by Michael Ryan, 24, of Galloway was traveling East on Moss Mill Road. While traveling, his vehicle struck a motorized scooter driven by Joseph Strike Jr., 52, of Galloway. The accident occurred near the intersection of Moss Mill Road and Quail Hill Blvd. 

A Witness recalled seeing the scooter stationary in the east bound lane of Moss Mill Road for an unknown reason prior to impact.

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Galloway Township Police Department, Galloway Township Ambulance Squad, and ACRMC Medics responded to the scene. Oceanville Fire Company also assisted. 

Strike was transported to ACRMC Mainland Campus by Galloway Township Ambulance Squad. He was pronounced deceased a short time later. 

Moss Mill Road between Quail Hill Blvd and Smith Bowen Rd was shut down for approximately two (2) hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was cleared. 

The Accident is being investigated by Ofc. Steve Garrison, Ofc. Patrick Neal, and Ofc. Kevin Costa of the Traffic Safety Unit