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Jersey City officer struck, killed by car while helping motorist

<p>A Jersey City police lieutenant on his way to work was struck and killed on the New Jersey Turnpike after he stopped to help a motorist.</p>

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<p>A Jersey City police lieutenant on his way to work was struck and killed on the New Jersey Turnpike after he stopped to help a motorist.</p>

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