MEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Burlington County, N.J., Nov. 4, 2026 — A work crew employee died on Tuesday morning, November 3, after being struck by a vehicle on Black Hawk Court in Medford Township.
Crews were called to Black Hawk Court near North Middlegate Drive around 11:15 a.m. for a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. The person struck was a member of a work crew operating in the area. The victim died from their injuries at the scene. Their identity had not been released as of this writing.
The Medford Township Police Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the crash alongside the Burlington County Fatal Accident Investigation Team. No further details about the vehicle involved or the events leading up to the crash have been released. The investigation remains active.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
Intersection Crashes in New Jersey
This fatal crash happened at Black Hawk Court and North Middlegate Drive in Medford Township, NJ. Our New Jersey intersections page covers intersection crashes across New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does vehicle speed affect whether a pedestrian survives being hit? Yes. Lower speeds give drivers more time to stop and reduce the force of impact, which generally lessens the severity of injuries in a pedestrian strike.
What should a family do after a fatal crash like this one? Families are usually contacted by the investigating agency with updates, and can reach out directly to that department for information on the case status and any available records.
How do authorities investigate a fatal pedestrian crash? Investigators typically document the scene, interview witnesses, review any available video, and reconstruct the sequence of events to determine how the crash occurred before issuing findings.
