Richard D. McClelland, 52, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Route 45 in Deptford Township, NJ

Modified Date: 
Fri, 05/22/2015 - 11:08am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Man Struck, Killed by Pickup Truck in Hit-and-Run Crash

The vehicle is described as an older model green or blue Dodge with an extended cab. If you have any information on the crash, please call the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office at 856-384-5617.

Mantua man killed in hit-and-run crash, say Deptford police

The vehicle is described as an older model Dodge with an extended cab, green or blue in color with a possible gray accent.

Deptford police arrest Runnemede man in fatal hit-and-run

Investigators charged Brian Kowasa, 24, of Runnemede, with leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Kowasa, accompanied by his father, surrendered himself to Deptford police early Monday morning.
The 52-year-old man was walking on Route 45 (Mantua Pike) in Deptford Township shortly before 8 p.m. when he was struck by a pickup truck. Investigators say the truck did not stop and continued north toward Woodbury. Brian Kowasa later surrendered to police.
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Richard D. McClelland
Brian Kowasa
Roadway: 
Route 45
Area: 
Trenton-NJ

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Our shop was deeply saddened to learn of the accident involving one of our customers. Brian and his family are genuinely kind and caring, hard working people who quickly were considered friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.

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