Drunk Driver Killed Man In Camden County Crash: Prosecutor

PENNSAUKEN, NJ — A drunk driver caused a crash that killed one person and injured several others earlier this month in Camden County, authorities said Thursday.

Michael Tucker was under the influence during the multi-vehicle crash in Pennsauken, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office (CCPO). One victim — Angel Caraballo, 76, of Camden — was pronounced dead hours later at the hospital, the agency said.

Three other victims, along with Tucker, were also transported to the hospital for injuries, the CCPO said. One victim was entrapped and had to be extricated from a vehicle, according to authorities.

Tucker, 30, of Washington Township, was charged with death by auto and two counts of assault by auto.

The four-car crash occurred just before 1 p.m. Aug. 8 around Route 130 Southbound and Drexel Avenue, according to Pennsauken police. That day, police said the collision seriously injured multiple people and that a person suspected of driving while intoxicated had been arrested.

Pennsauken police and the CCPO opened an investigation into the crash. At the time, law enforcement didn't publicly identify anyone involved in the incident.

Toxicology results revealed Aug. 24 that Tucker's blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit. He remains in custody as of Thursday afternoon.

Anyone with information can contact CCPO Det. Samuel Funches at 856-397-4000 and Pennsauken Police Officer Charles Brewer at 856-488-0080. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.