At approximately 7:11pm Voorhees Police Units were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Evesham Road and Avian Plaza. Preliminary investigation by police revealed the following:
A 2002 Toyota Celica, operated solely by a Marlton, New Jersey resident, Sengching Hwang age 64, was traveling Eastbound on Evesham Road when it struck a 2011 Hyundai Elantra operated solely by a Hi-Nella, New Jersey resident, Kimberly Wardwell age 32, who was attempting to exit the Avian Plaza. Both vehicles then veered off the roadway before striking several trees. Voorhees Police were on scene immediately as well as Emergency Medical Personnel rendering aid. Kimberly Wardwell was transported to Cooper Hospital where her condition is listed as stable. Sengching Hwang was transported to Virtua Hospital in Marlton where Hospital Personnel advised she succumbed to her injuries at 7:56pm.
The crash investigation is still ongoing and being investigated by Voorhees Police.
For more information about this, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.
The Voorhees Office Of Emergency Management is involved in a mitigation plan for Four New Jersey Counties.
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Update:
In regards to the below crash, the Voorhees Police have charged the driver Samuel Distefano of Tabernacle, NJ, age 47, with Reckless Driving (39:4-96), Use of Wireless telephone, electronic communication device in moving vehicle (39:4-97.3) & Failure to wear seatbelt (39:3-76.2f). This matter will be heard in CJP Court on May 7th in Camden, NJ. Upon completion of the crash investigation, this case will be forwarded to the Camden County Prosecutors Office for review.
Original Press Release:
At approximately 8:21pm Voorhees Police Units were dispatched to a pedestrian motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Evesham Road & Kresson Road. Investigation by police revealed the following: A 1990 Ford Ranger pickup truck, operated by a Medford resident, was traveling Eastbound on Evesham Road when it struck two Cherry Hill residents (mother/daughter) that were
attempting to cross Evesham Road at Kresson Road. Both female victims have been identified as, Serafina Fel (age 63, mother) and Anna Veksler (age 38, daughter). They were both taken to Cooper Trauma Hospital for their injuries. Voorhees Police was advised by hospital personnel that Serafina Fel had succumbed to her injuries at 9:08PM.
Anna Veksler has been listed in extremely critical condition and is being treated for life threatening injuries. The operator of the vehicle did stop at the scene and provide a statement.
At this time, the investigation is still ongoing, but initial reports indicate distracted driving was a factor in the crash.
The vehicle driver will be identified if charges are filed.
For more information about this topic, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.
On Saturday, 4-26-14, The Voorhees Twp. Police will take part in “Operation Take Back New Jersey.” A day to dispose of your unused, unwanted and expired medications. The drop off point is the Voorhees Police Station Lobby 1180 White Horse Rd. Voorhees, NJ. 08043 from 10:00 am. until 2:00 PM. Strictly anonymous, no paperwork.
No syringes or sharps will be accepted. Any questions can be directed to (856) 882-1104.
On March 31, 2014, Voorhees Police arrested Bader Kareen Khan, (Male 19 yoa,100 block of Simsbury Drive, Voorhees,NJ) after a long term criminal narcotics investigation revealed Mr. Khan was part of a large scale controlled dangerous substance (CDS) distribution scheme, which involved large quantities of marijuana. Mr. Khan was criminally charged with Distributing Marijuana, a crime of the third degree and Possession of Marijuana a crime of the fourth degree. Both charges can carry a fine up to $25,000 as well incarceration. On September 23, 2014, Mr. Khan’s case went in front of the Camden County Grand Jury, where the grand jury determined there was sufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution.
The primary investigating agency for this case is the Voorhees Township Police Department with the assistance of the Camden County Prosecutors Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
All persons charged with criminal offenses are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
If you have information to report that could help lead to an arrest in a crime/criminal activity, please contact police.
