According to state police, 58-year old Naishadh Patel from Franklin County, N.Y., died while attempting to cross Route 80, NJ.com said.
Patel was hit around 12:15 a.m. after getting out of a Mercedes that was pulled over on Route 80 East, reported NJ.com.
Police are trying to figure out why Patel attempted to cross the highway, NJ.com noted.
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