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N.J. trooper killed in I-295 crash

A New Jersey state trooper was injured Monday night in an accident on I-295 in West Deptford, authorities said. The trooper, who was not identified, was struck on the highway about 8:30 and was taken to Cooper University Hospital, authorities said.

Southbound Route 295 in West Deptford, New Jersey, where a New Jersey state trooper was struck by a car.
Southbound Route 295 in West Deptford, New Jersey, where a New Jersey state trooper was struck by a car.Read moreELIZABETH ROBERTSON / Staff Photographer

DEVELOPING:

A New Jersey state trooper injured Monday night in an accident on I-295 in West Deptford has died, authorities said.

The trooper, who was not identified, was struck on the highway about 8:30 and was taken to Cooper University Hospital, authorities said.

Information on the trooper's condition was unavailable. The highway was closed Monday night as police investigated the accident. - Staff report