By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities are investigating a tragic pedestrian accident that claimed the life of an individual on Burlington-Mount Holly Road late Sunday night.
According to Mount Holly Police, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:30 p.m. to the 2015 block of Burlington-Mount Holly Road following reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
When emergency responders arrived, they discovered an unidentified person suffering from severe injuries in the roadway.
EMS units were called in on a rush, and CPR was administered at the scene. Despite the efforts, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim or any details about the vehicle involved.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation, and it is currently unclear whether any charges will be filed.
Mount Holly authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward as they continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
