A pedestrian died after being struck by a commercial vehicle Friday evening in Franklin Township, New Jersey, police said. Around 6:18 p.m., officers received a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of a business on Commerce Drive. A preliminary investigati on found that the pedestrian, an employee of the business, was struck by the commercial vehicle as it drove through the parking lot. “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this loss,” Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks said in a statement. “Our department is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.” The investigation remains on going.  Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact Officer Jelani Lanier at 732-873-5533 ext. 3246. ...read more read less