N.J. cop trying to aid stranded driver struck, killed on turnpike

[TomSea]

N.J. cop trying to aid stranded driver struck, killed on turnpike
BY Rich Schapiro

A Jersey City cop was killed on the New Jersey Turnpike Friday morning when he left his car to help a stranded motorist — only to be struck by a passing vehicle.

Lt. Christopher Robateau, 49, was on his way to work when he spotted the beleaguered driver on the side of the highway near Exit 14 in Newark about 6:30 a.m., city officials said.

But the officer’s act of goodwill ended in tragedy.

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[Gefn]

Very sad. Rest In Peace, sir.