Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Deptford Man Dies in Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash

PRESS RELEASE
May 16, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Re. : Deptford man dies in pedestrian-vehicle crash

Leroy Costin III, age 33, of Deptford Township, Gloucester County NJ was fatally injured when he was struck by a Chevrolet Suburban SUV while crossing Delsea Drive (Route 47) near a WaWa convenience store at 11:54 p.m. Sunday (5/15).

Costin was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Suburban was Joseph Connor, age 60, of Deptford Township. Neither he nor Costin were accompanied by anyone. No charges are pending in the incident.