Speeding Driver Killed Child Cyclist In Camden; Man Charged: Prosecutor

CAMDEN, NJ — A driver was charged one month after his vehicle fatally struck a child bicyclist and injured another in Camden, authorities said. Investigators found that Troy Kee II was speeding during the crash, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office (CCPO).

Kee, 32, was charged Wednesday with second-degree death by auto and fourth-degree assault by auto. He also received several motor vehicle summonses.

The Oaklyn resident's vehicle struck two child cyclists just before 8 p.m. Sept. 25 around Mt. Ephraim and Ferry Avenues, the CCPO said. One of the cyclists — a 12-year-old girl — was pronounced dead at the scene. A 14-year-old girl was taken to Cooper University Hospital in critical condition and has since been released, officials said.

Kee remained on location after the collision, the CCPO said.

Authorities haven't publicly identified the victims.

Further investigation determined that Kee was speeding at the time of impact, the CCPO said.

Anyone with information on this incident can contact CCPO Det. Samuel Funches III at 856-614-8083 and Camden County Metro Police Det. Richard McKean 609-941-9796. Tips can be sent anonymously to CAMDEN.TIPS.