A hit-and-run in Gloucester Township in the early-morning hours of Nov. 22 left significant damage to a retaining wall and electrical pole on Evesham Road near Woodland Avenue.
The crash also highlighted the dangers and long-term impact of hit-and-run accidents on community safety.
According to township police, a white Nissan Pathfinder traveling westbound on Evesham Road attempted a left turn onto Woodland Avenue, striking the wall and pole. A witness at the scene spoke briefly to the female driver and her male passenger, both of whom claimed they would contact the authorities. Instead, according to police, they cleared accident debris, then fled without reporting the crash.
Photos and car parts left at the scene could help identify the vehicle’s owner. Township police are also asking the public for help.
Hit-and-run incidents can pose severe risks to public safety and leave a shaken sense of security in the community. Damage to electric poles and the like can also lead to power outages, traffic hazards, and expensive repairs, according to police.
In cases involving pedestrians or other vehicles, the consequences can be even more dire, with victims often left without assistance when immediate medical attention is crucial. Hit-and-run incidents can create a ripple effect of negative consequences, including danger to other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Repairs to public property often fall on taxpayers, while private property owners face out-of-pocket expenses. And such incidents can leave residents feeling uneasy and less trusting of their neighbors.
Township police are committed to holding hit-and-run drivers accountable. By asking for community assistance in identifying the vehicle and suspects involved in the crash last month, the police aim to send a strong message: Fleeing the scene of an accident will not go unnoticed.
Residents are also reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Anyone with information on the Evesham Road crash is urged to call the township police at (856) 228-4500, or use the department’s anonymous tip line at (856) 842-5560. Tips can also be submitted online at https://gtpolice.com/tips.
