EDGEWATER PARK, NJ — A Sunday morning crash on Route 130 South in Edgewater Park left a 51-year-old Willingboro man dead, and police are now trying to determine exactly what happened. The pedestrian, identified as Welther Briggs, was struck at the intersection with Pennypacker Drive in Burlington County.
Edgewater Park Township police said Briggs died from the collision. Investigators have not released details about the events leading up to the crash, and the circumstances remain under review.
Where the collision happened on Route 130 South
The crash took place along Route 130 South at Pennypacker Drive, a busy intersection in Edgewater Park. That location sits in Burlington County and is part of a corridor where traffic moves through both local and through routes.
Police did not immediately say whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk, how fast the vehicle was traveling, or what direction anyone involved was headed. Those unanswered questions are part of why the crash is still being investigated.
Officials have only confirmed that a vehicle struck Briggs and that the impact was fatal. No additional details about the driver or the vehicle were included in the police statement.
Victim identified as Welther Briggs of Willingboro
Authorities identified the pedestrian as Welther Briggs, 51, of Willingboro. The identification provides the first public confirmation of the person who died in the crash.
Police said Briggs was the pedestrian hit by the vehicle, but they have not said whether he was alone at the time or whether anyone else was injured. The township has not released any further information about his movements before the collision.
The fatality adds to the seriousness of the investigation, which remains active as officers work to reconstruct the sequence of events. For now, the public record is limited to the time, place, and identity of the person killed.
Police and prosecutors are working the case together
The Edgewater Park Township Police Department is handling the investigation with help from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. That combination suggests authorities are treating the crash as a serious fatal collision requiring a detailed review.
Investigators have not said whether charges are being considered or whether any traffic violations have been identified. They also have not announced any preliminary findings about fault.
As is common in fatal crash cases, officials are asking anyone with direct knowledge to come forward while the scene and evidence are still fresh. The investigation remains open.
Witnesses asked to contact Detective Chad Haney
Police are asking the public for help from anyone who saw the collision or noticed anything unusual in the area around the time of the crash. Detective Chad Haney is the point of contact for investigators.
People with information can call Haney at 609-877-4404 or email chaney@edgewaterpark-nj.com. Authorities did not say what specific type of information would be most useful, but any witness account could help fill in the missing pieces.
The request underscores how little is still known publicly about the crash. Investigators appear to be looking for firsthand observations that could help explain how the pedestrian was struck on Route 130 South.
Police express condolences as investigation continues
In a statement, police said they extend their prayers and deepest condolences to the families and loved ones involved during this difficult time. The message came as officials continued to sort through the facts of the fatal collision.
No timeline has been given for when investigators may release more information. For now, the key facts remain the location, the victim’s identity, and the confirmation that the pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle.
The case remains under investigation by local police and county prosecutors, and authorities have not said what caused the crash.
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