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Gloucester Twp. Police Investigating Fatal Hit & Run Involving Pedestrian; Anyone With Information is Asked to Contact Detectives

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On Monday, November 7, 2022 at approximately 10:28 pm the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the area of the 800 Block of the Black Horse Pike, between Almonesson Road and Route 42, for a report of a pedestrian laying in the middle of the roadway.


Additional information was relayed to police that the female was struck by a motor vehicle that was not on location and was suffering from life-threatening injuries. Passing motorists stayed with the victim until the arrival of Police, Fire, and EMS.

The victim was transported to Jefferson Washington Twp. where she was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as Elaine J. Hubler, age 58, last known address was Maple Avenue in Hilltop.

The investigation is ongoing and being handled by the Gloucester Township Serious Crash Investigation Team (SCIT).

Initial investigation revealed that a dark-colored vehicle traveling in the northbound lane struck the pedestrian. The driver of that vehicle continued northbound without stopping to check on the victim.

It is believed the vehicle will have moderate front-end damage. The Black Horse Pike was closed for approximately three hours during the initial stages of the investigation.

If anyone witnessed this crash or can possibly identify the vehicle or driver involved, please Contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856) 228-4500 or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line at (856) 842-5560.

To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword “TIP GLOTWPPD” and your tip message to 888777.

You may also visit the Anonymous Web Tip Page: https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/5170177.