Camden County, NJ (November 6, 2024) – A 26-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Camden County late last week, and officers have released additional details in connection with the incident.
Officials with the Pine Hill Police Department said officers were called to the 900 block of Turnersville Road around 1:00 a.m. on November 3 after they received a report about a person in the roadway.
That person, now identified as a 26-year-old white male, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the driver involved in the accident fled the scene after striking the man and they did not disclose if they had any potential leads in the case. The crash remains under investigation; no other details were immediately available. That said, Camden County PD officers asked any witnesses to come forward right away.
We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s loved ones.
Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey
According to the most recent available accident statistics, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic collision in New Jersey 27% of the time over the last year alone. Tragically, any pedestrian in New Jersey who is out for a stroll risks being in a collision, but some age groups see more traffic-related fatalities than others. For instance, adults over 65 make up about 20% of all pedestrian accident fatalities. Moreover, New Jersey ranked among the most dangerous states for pedestrians.
Unfortunately, the busy streets in New Jersey threaten pedestrians’ safety, so the state has passed several laws that drivers must abide by to keep pedestrians safe. Drivers who break these prohibitions may be subject to civil and criminal penalties, particularly if a pedestrian is hurt. Moreover, motorists in New Jersey have a duty of care to pedestrians, and when they fail to uphold this civil responsibility to others, it thus follows that they may be held civilly accountable.
Although pedestrians frequently sustain injuries in accidents, you have the right to use the road safely as a pedestrian in New Jersey. At any time and every intersection, pedestrians have the right to cross the roadway safely while walking on the sidewalk. Drivers are accountable for maintaining awareness of their surroundings and respectfully treating every other vehicle, including bicycles, trucks, and pedestrians.
Ultimately, if you have lost a loved one due to a pedestrian crash, you can greatly benefit from seeking the guidance and assistance of a New Jersey personal injury attorney who can help you and your family recover today. If you resort to a dedicated Camden County pedestrian accident lawyer to fight for your side, your chances of winning your personal injury case will be significantly higher.
Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys will make every effort to ensure you and your family receive the financial assistance necessary for a complete recovery after the tragic and unexpected death of a loved one in a pedestrian crash. Call our offices at 1-800-905-3425 as soon as possible to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our proficient and compassionate lawyers. At Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys, we’re here to help you and yours recover after a dramatic crash has turned your lives upside down.
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