17-year-old identified as victim in Burlington fatal pedestrian accident, driver charged

BURLINGTON, NJ (WTXF) - Burlington County Prosecutor and Police have announced an arrest in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred overnight Sunday.

42-year-old Ricardo J. Patterson of Willingboro has been charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving after striking a 17-year-old boy.

The incident occurred in the area of Route 130 South and East Federal Street at 12:08 a.m.

Police responded to the scene for reports of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

When officers and paramedics arrived, they found a victim who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation revealed that the victim, Antwan L. Timbers Jr. was walking with a friend off the roadway when he was struck by Patterson.

Timbers was a Burlington resident and attended Burlington City High School where he was a senior.

Patterson remained at the location.

Burlington Police are working with the school district to activate crisis teams and have counselors on hand tomorrow to assist grieving students.

According to the press release, the charges brought against Patterson were traffic summonses. The investigation will continue to determine whether criminal charges are warranted against Patterson. Among the determining factors will be the results of the toxicology tests performed on blood drawn from Patterson following the collision.

An autopsy will also be performed.