A tragic incident unfolded in front of a South Jersey school early this month, leaving the local community in shock and raising significant concerns about road safety. Investigations revealed that the driver involved in a fatal crash was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the incident, according to local police reports.
This devastating accident occurred right in front of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in West Deptford. Such incidents are stark reminders of the dangers of impaired driving, particularly in areas frequented by children and families. The community is grappling with the aftermath, mourning the loss of a promising life cut short.
As per the details shared by the West Deptford Police Department, the driver, identified as 37-year-old Kevin Herz from Deptford, lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle swerved off the road, hitting a tree and resulting in the tragic death of a 22-year-old passenger. The crash was so severe that emergency responders had to work diligently to extract the individuals from the wreckage…