Man Charged In Fatal Thanksgiving Hit-And-Run In Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A 29-year-old Philadelphia man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a woman while she crossed Route 70 in Cherry Hill on Thanksgiving, police announced Thursday evening.

Michael R. Rodgers Jr., has been charged with second-degree knowingly leaving the scene of a fatal accident and fourth-degree obstructing the administration of law, according to Cherry Hill police.

The woman was crossing Route 70 in the area of the f the Garden State Park shopping complex at about 7:10 p.m. when she was struck, according to police. She was crossing the westbound lanes when she was hit by a dark-colored car near the center median, police said. Without stopping, the car continued west on Route 70, police said.

Police released these details on Tuesday. The same day, they were able to identify Rodgers as the driver, police said. Rodgers was charged on Thursday, one week after the crash took place, police said. Read more here: Woman Killed In Thanksgiving Hit-And-Run In Cherry Hill: Police

“The Cherry Hill Police Department would like to acknowledge the following Law Enforcement agencies for their assistance with this investigation; Delaware River Port Authority Police, Philadelphia Police Department, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office as well as the New Jersey Department of Transportation,” police said in a statement. “The Cherry Hill Police Department also appreciates the cooperation of the public for its assistance, and would like to remind our community partners that information regarding criminal activity may be shared by calling the police department directly, and may also be submitted anonymously at tips@cherryhillpolice.com. Information can also be sent by texting TIP CHERRYHILLPD followed by your message to 888777.”