Woman Struck, Killed Along NJ Street

A Cumberland County woman died after being hit by a car along a South Jersey Street overnight.

Felice Arana was walking along the 800 block of Commerce Street East in Bridgeton, N.J., when a black Dodge Stratus crashed into her around 12:30 a.m. Monday.

Medics declared Arana dead at the scene; she was 41, according to New Jersey State Police.

The driver of the car, Antonio Statton, stopped and cooperated with investigators, according to police.

Police said Statton was driving his Stratus in the eastbound lanes of Commerce Street when he struck Arana. Investigators said that Arana's body was found in the westbound lane.

Investigators also didn’t reveal exact details about what led to the deadly accident.

Police closed Commerce Street at South Burlington Road for hours as they investigated. 

No charges were filed.

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