HAMILTON TWP, NJ – On Saturday September 17, 2022 at approximately 1958 hours, the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 40 and Millville Avenue for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, operated by Hernan Lopez (53) of Mays Landing, was traveling eastbound on Millville Avenue in the area of milepost 27.4. A female pedestrian, who was later identified as Heather L. Gerevics (36) of Washington PA, was attempting to cross Millville Avenue when she was struck by Lopez’s vehicle. Gerevics suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. No other injuries were reported and Lopez was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Traffic was diverted around the area for approximately two hours while the accident was investigated and the debris was cleared. Also assisting at the crash scene were AtlantiCare Paramedics, Atlantic County Prosecutors Office, Mays Landing Fire Department and the State of New Jersey Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
The accident remains under investigation by the Township of Hamilton Police Department. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Det. Greg Blose or Ofc. Jim Jacobi of the Township of Hamilton Police Department at (609) 625-2700