Monmouth County Woman Killed by Tractor-Trailor

A tractor-trailer struck and killed a pedestrian at the intersection of Route 35 and Deal Road in Ocean Township Wednesday morning, according to police.

Authorities said 55-year-old Township resident Caroline Ferrin was struck shortly before 8 a.m. and later died from her injuries at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. The truck driver was not injured.

No charges have been filed. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Det. Jesse Orbach at 732-531-1800.