Thomas Burch, 19, was ejected and killed in a single-vehicle collision with a tree on Route 655 in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey

Modified Date: 
Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:13am
Accident Date: 
Monday, July 15, 2024

Driver who fled N.J. traffic stop killed in crash moments later, police say

A driver who fled a police traffic stop in Atlantic County early Monday was killed a short time later when his car struck a tree and he was ejected, authorities said. Local police pulled over the car shortly after 3 a.m. on Route 655 South in Franklin Township but during the stop, the driver drove off, according to New Jersey State Police.

Police ID driver killed in crash after fleeing N.J. traffic stop

Thomas Burch, 19, of Millville, was fatally injured after his car struck and tree and he was ejected on Route 655 South in Buena Vista Township, according to New Jersey State Police.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Thomas Burch
Roadway: 
Route 655
Area: 
Trenton-NJ