Fatal Crash Claims Life of Lumberton Woman
The 56-year-old woman was killed after she veered off Route 38 and crashed into two utility poles, according to Moorestown Police.
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A Lumberton woman was killed after she veered off Route 38 and crashed into two utility poles Wednesday afternoon.
Moorestown Police said Helen J. Patterson, 56, was driving east on 38 just past South Church Street around 2 p.m. when she left the road and sheared off a utility pole head-on. Her 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander traveled another 180 feet, rolled onto the driver’s side, and slammed roof-first into another utility pole, snapping it in half.
Patterson was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no one else in the vehicle and no other vehicles were involved, police said. The cause of the crash is unknown.
PSE&G responded to the scene to stabilize the utility pole so emergency personnel could enter the vehicle. Utility workers had to lift the pole off the SUV so rescue workers could get to it, according to police.
Both eastbound lanes of Route 38 were initially closed following the crash. One lane was reopened at 2:30 p.m., though there were still significant traffic delays, with motorists backed up for more than two miles.
Moorestown Fire Department and Moorestown Emergency Squad also responded to the scene, and Mount Laurel Police helped direct traffic.
Seeking Truth
5:41 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Why is the story about braukmann nowhere on cinnaminson patch? Think residents should see what's going on. Christine maybe you could do some
reporting on a story about a member of town council. Unless your trying to squash this story.
Rob Scott
9:24 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Seeking Truth,
Let's not muddy a story about a woman's tragic death by trying to stir the pot with something totally unrelated. Please.
Sarah
11:35 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Geez Seeking Truth, heartless much??
Stefani Penglase
11:13 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Honestly! Write a letter or something! I was an unfortunate witness to this accident and it has affected my family. Nobody respects the lives and safety of other drivers on the road. A lot of times people that cause accidents are the ones that go away unscathed while innocent people die daily. What was scary is that nobody knew if there were other people in that car. A family lost a beautiful woman, and we have been praying for them since. Helen, rest in peace!
Jenelle Linden
1:42 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I live right around the corner from the accident and it was truly scarey to see helicopters hovering around and hearing the sirens. I couldnt imagine seeing that. R.I.P. Helen.
Nancy VanTwistern
1:44 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Boy, you can say that again......within 5 minutes of leaving the house, going to TD Bank, someone almost cut me off from the right hand lane which was only for turning right, right in front of me.....THEN......someone from the left lane near the bank, cut in front of me to make the turn into the small mall on the right.......lots of jackass, thoughless drivers out there. It's a good thing that I 'watch'and can react quickly so far when driving..or I'd be dead now also.
ghubel@moorestownpd.com
2:35 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Stefani, I am the investigating Officer for the accident. My name is Ptl. Hubel, i can be reached at the police department at (856) 235-1405 extension 4342. Please call me ASAP.
Steve Perry
7:26 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Did you go to the ans tell what you saw ????
Steve Perry
7:28 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Did you go to the police and tell them what you saw ???
Sarah
11:36 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family.
Aida Buckner
11:36 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Our family is devastated by this horrible accident. We have lost a loving family member. So please, have a little more respect & compassion for all who are left to deal with this nightmare. Mr. Scott thank you for your report & compassion.
A. Buckner
Nancy VanTwistern
1:46 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the family also. I hope it happened quickly so that the woman knew no fear..........fear is a terrible thing.
Charles Richardson
2:12 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
My sincerest condolences from the Richardson family. May God keep and guide you through ...
An Old Friend
3:51 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
@ Rob, just read the "other" article, and although "Cinndpressants" are obviously blindly faithful to their Masters, they are right about one thing. You should not only have remarked about "Truth Seekers" comment, you should have removed it. It obviously does not belong under this story! This is a tragic accident and my prayers go out to the Patterson family.
Stefani Penglase
11:07 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Hi Steve, thanks for asking I'm in communication with the police department New Jersey. If there were any way to reach out to the family just to let them know that there was somebody there with her praying for her. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Laurie Harriton
2:22 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Helen Patterson was the secretary and budget manager for a high school in Brooklyn. She was a wonderful person in every way, and also an excellent driver. All I can imagine is that she might have had a seizure. Please keep all remarks about this terrible tragedy faithfulvtovthe goodness of this woman, and the terrible loss this represents to the family she loved so much.