The victim, a pedestrian, was identified as Richard D. McClelland (DOB 11/29/61), of Coventry Court, Mantua NJ. He was struck at about 7:52 p.m. by a northbound Dodge pickup truck which did not stop at the scene, in the 1000 block of Mantua Pike. McClelland was pronounced dead at Inspira hospital in Woodbury NJ. An autopsy today determined death resulted from multiple injuries.

 Kowasa was accompanied by his father when he appeared at Deptford police headquarters in the early hours of Monday (9/8). Bail was set at $10,000, which Kowasa posted. 

The incident is being investigated by the Deptford Township Police Department and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.

Stephen Edward Skipton, Sr., 41, of Goose Creek South Carolina, formerly of Gloucester City, loss his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 23, 2014.

 Steve was born May 24, 1973 in Camden, NJ, the son of Bertha Skipton (nee Shearer) and the late George Skipton.

Steve was involved and dedicated to the fire service for 25 years. He started his life in the fire service as a teenager as a junior member of the Brooklawn Fire Department outside of his home town. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Bellmawr NJ, later moving through the ranks to Chief of Department of the Bellmawr Park Volunteer Fire Department in his 20’s. Steve worked as an EMT for University EMS in Newark NJ, and the city of Camden for 17 years. During his time there, he responded to the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001 to aid in rescue efforts. Steve was also an Emergency Medical Services instructor, passing on his skills and knowledge to many students who loved his teaching style and demeanor. He was truly a pleasure to learn from and touched many people lives through sharing his extensive job experience. He remained very active in the fire service including photographing fire scenes, contributing to countless training slides, and videos.