Mercer Times

The Attorney General’s Office is currently investigating a tragic incident that unfolded in Southampton Township, New Jersey, involving a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) vehicle. According to reports, one adult male civilian suffered fatal injuries in the crash, the details of which are still under scrutiny.

The preliminary investigation reveals that the fatal collision took place on State Route 70 in Southampton, where an on-duty state trooper was carrying out routine patrol duties. The collision occurred between the trooper's marked NJSP vehicle and a civilian motorcycle near Burrs Mill Road. Tragically, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital at around 12:45 p.m. The state trooper, however, escaped the incident with minimal harm.

In accordance with a 2019 law, P.L. 2019, c. 1, the Attorney General’s Office is mandated to oversee investigations into deaths that transpire during encounters with law enforcement officers or while the deceased is in custody. These investigations must be presented to a grand jury to determine the need for indictments against the involved officers based on the evidence gathered.

As the investigation into this heartbreaking event continues, no further details have been disclosed to the public.