Fatal South Jersey Hit-And-Run Under Investigation: Camden Prosecutor

LINDENWOLD, NJ - A South Jersey man was identified as the victim of a Thursday hit-and-run crash in Lindenwold, authorities said.

The hit-and-run occurred around 5:42 p.m. near the 600 block of South White Horse Pike, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy Jr. said in a joint statement.

The pedestrian, identified as Dal B. Baruwal, 53, of Somerdale, was treated at the scene by EMS and paramedics and was later transported to Jefferson-Stratford Hospital, MacAulay and McCarthy said. Baruwal was pronounced deceased at approximately 6:37 p.m.

Detectives are currently searching for a sedan with front-end damage and a dark-colored pickup truck of an unknown make and model.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Crash Response Investigation Team (CRIT) Det. Samuel Funches III at 856-397-4000 and Lindenwold Police Detective Jesus Bonilla at (856) 784-7566, extension 409. Tips can also be sent anonymously to CAMDEN.TIPS.