BURLINGTON, NJ – A fatal accident occurred on Saturday when a 70-year-old pedestrian, Jeremiah McCarthy, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 130 South and Uhler Ave. The driver, also a 70-year-old male from Burlington Township, New Jersey, remained at the scene and was not injured.
This devastating incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
The City of Burlington Police Department’s Traffic Unit and Criminal Investigation Division are currently investigating the case to determine the cause of the accident and any potential safety issues that may have contributed to it. Authorities are looking into factors such as road conditions, visibility, and the behavior of both the driver and the pedestrian at the time of the accident.
Community members have expressed their condolences for McCarthy’s family and have called for increased attention to pedestrian safety measures. Suggestions include improving street lighting, adding more crosswalks, and implementing traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds in areas with high pedestrian activity.
Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Detective Corporal Anna Czajka at 609-386-0262, Ext 221 or message the Burlington Police Department on Facebook.
All messages will remain confidential. The investigation aims to provide closure for McCarthy’s family and help prevent future accidents of this nature.