Crime & Safety
Vehicle Located In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Gloucester Township Police
No one has yet been arrested in the death of Elaine J. Hubler Monday night on Black Horse Pike. Police say they located a suspect vehicle.
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Police found the vehicle they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a Gloucester Township woman, but have not said if anyone was arrested in connection with the crash.
Township officers are investigating the death of Elaine J. Hubler, last known to live in the Hilltop section of Blackwood. Police say Hubler, 58, was found laying in the roadway on Black Horse Pike Monday night after being hit by a car.
The crash happened between Almonesson Road and Route 42 at approximately 10:28 p.m. Monday, said police. Read more: Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run Monday, Gloucester Township Police Say
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Police said they identified the vehicle they believe hit Hubler on Tuesday. Officers are analyzing information and will give updates when the investigation is finished, according to a social media post.
"The Gloucester Township Police would like to thank the public for reaching out with information regarding the crash," police said.
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Passing drivers stopped to stay with Hubler until first responders arrived. She had life-threatening injuries and died at Jefferson Washington Township, police said.
Police say a dark-colored vehicle driving in the northbound lane hit Hubler, and did not stop. Black Horse Pike was closed for about three hours while police investigated.
Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash, or who can identify the vehicle, to contact (856) 228-4500 or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line at (856) 842-5560.
To send an anonymous tip via text message to township police, text the keyword "TIP GLOTWPPD" and the tip message to 888777. You may also visit the GTPD's Anonymous Web Tip Page: https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/5170177
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