After a comprehensive investigation in conjunction with the Camden County Prosecutors Office, Marcus A. Young (Age 23) of Sicklerville, NJ was charged with 2nd degree Death by Auto and 3rd degree Assault by Auto for his role in a fatal motor vehicle crash on October 11, 2025. Victims of the crash, Louis Bontya (Age 76) passed due to serious injury and his wife Christina (Age 75) suffered serious injury.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, at approximately 10:13 PM, officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a sedan at the intersection of Berlin Cross Keys Road and Johnson Road in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township.
Upon arrival, officers found both vehicles with extensive damage. The SUV contained two occupants, and the sedan was occupied solely by its driver. All three individuals sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision.
A preliminary investigation conducted by the Gloucester Township Police Department’s Serious Crash Investigation Team (SCIT) determined that the sedan was traveling on Berlin Cross Keys Road toward the Black Horse Pike when it collided with the SUV in the intersection at Johnson Road. The force of the impact trapped all occupants inside their vehicles, requiring extrication by fire department personnel. Emergency medical care and scene stabilization were promptly provided by first responders from the Gloucester Township Police Department, Winslow Police Department, Monroe Police Department, Inspira Basic Life Support, Winslow Basic Life Support, Virtua Paramedics, Gloucester Township Fire District #6 (Station 86), Lambs Terrace Fire Department (Station 85), and the Winslow Fire Department.
Despite the efforts of officers and medical personnel, the driver of the SUV later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Due to the severity of the crash, the intersection of Berlin Cross Keys was closed for several hours.
The Gloucester Township Police Department reminds all motorists to stay alert, minimize distractions, and drive responsibly at all times. Obeying traffic signals and adhering to posted speed limits are essential steps in preventing serious and fatal motor vehicle crashes. Safe driving saves lives.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856) 228-4500. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the GTPD Tip Portal at https://gtpolice.com/tips , by calling the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at (856) 842-5560, or by texting “TIPGLOTWPPD” followed by your message to 888777.