Elderly Woman Dies in Stratford Crash

STRATFORD, NJ — Tragedy struck on Thursday in Stratford when an elderly woman lost her life in a car crash, according to local officials.

The incident took place at the intersection of White Horse Pike and Wellington Avenue around 3:39 p.m. Emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered a two-vehicle collision with one passenger trapped inside and unconscious, stated Police Chief Ronald M. Morello.

Efforts were made to extricate the 77-year-old woman from the wreckage, and she was swiftly transported to Jefferson Stratford Hospital. Tragically, she was later pronounced dead at the medical facility.

No other individuals involved in the accident sustained any injuries.

As of Friday morning, the authorities have not released the identity of the deceased woman, as they are still in the process of notifying her next of kin.

According to state data, this tragic incident marks the 37th fatality in car crashes on Camden County’s roads this year. Comparatively, at the same time last year, there were 49 recorded fatalities. However, the county has witnessed a recent surge in deadly collisions, with five fatalities since November 13, including four on the White Horse Pike.

Elderly Woman Dies in Stratford Crash

STRATFORD, NJ — A tragic incident unfolded in Stratford on Thursday when an elderly woman lost her life in a devastating car crash, as confirmed by local officials.

The collision occurred at the intersection of White Horse Pike and Wellington Avenue, prompting a swift response from emergency services. At approximately 3:39 p.m., authorities arrived at the scene to find two vehicles involved in the accident. Tragically, one of the passengers was trapped and unconscious, stated Ronald M. Morello, the Police Chief of Stratford.

Efficient rescue efforts were undertaken, and the 77-year-old woman was subsequently extricated from the wreckage. She was immediately rushed to Jefferson Stratford Hospital, where medical professionals, unfortunately, pronounced her deceased.

The crash did not result in any additional injuries to other individuals involved.

As of Friday morning, the authorities have refrained from publicly disclosing the identity of the deceased woman, as they are still in the process of notifying her next of kin.

According to state data, this tragic incident marks the 37th fatality in car crashes on Camden County’s roads this year. Comparatively, at the same point last year, there were 49 recorded fatalities. However, recent statistics reveal an alarming surge in deadly collisions, with five fatalities occurring since November 13, including four on the White Horse Pike.