Date/Time Incident: 3/11/2026 21:58 hours
Incident Location: Old Black Horse Pike and Oak Avenue, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Case Number: 2026-12394
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at approximately 21:58 hours, the Gloucester Township Police were dispatched to the area of Old Black Horse Pike and Oak Avenue for a report of a hit and run motor vehicle crash.
Arriving officers located a severed utility pole and the striking vehicle on its side. The occupants had fled the scene prior to police arrival. Quick thinking witnesses were able to provide a description of the driver and passenger and the information was relayed to officers in the area. A short distance away, on the State Highway 168, the driver and his passenger were located. During the investigation, the driver was suspected of DWI and arrested. After processing, he was released pending a court date. The damage to the utility pole resulted in the loss of power to approximately 400 residents in the area. GTPD was assisted by Chews Landing Fire Department (Station 82), Blenheim Fire Company (Station 83) and Gloucester Township Fire District 2 and 4 (Squad 88).
Arrested: Alan B. Cooper 38 y/o, from the 600 Block of S. Venetia Avenue, Blackwood, NJ
Chief Anthony Minosse stated: “This crash should be a reminder that safe driving protects not only you, but every family sharing our roadways. Please slow down, stay alert, and never drive while under the influence. One decision can make all the difference and not overturn anyone’s lives.”
For more information on preventing intoxicated driving, visit Mothers Against Drunk Driving at www.madd.org or the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety website at https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-highway-traffic-safety-home .
Remember that it is never okay to drive while under the influence. If you are on the road and see a suspected intoxicated driver please contact 9-1-1 immediately to report it. You just may prevent a tragedy and save lives.