Crumpled e‑bike lies abandoned on Route 73 with scattered leaves and shattered glass and a distant SUV reflected in light.

49-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Killed in Burlington County Hit-and-Run

At a Glance

  • 49-year-old e-bike rider was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Route 73 in Burlington County.
  • The crash occurred just after midnight on December 29 in Mount Laurel.
  • Police are seeking the white SUV driver who fled the scene.
  • Why it matters: Local residents can help identify the suspect and bring justice.

A 49-year-old e-bike rider was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on the 100 block of Route 73 southbound in Burlington County overnight. The incident occurred just after midnight on Monday, December 29, and the driver fled the scene. Police are asking the public for any information that could lead to the white SUV driver.

Incident Details

The crash took place near the intersection of Route 73 and an unnamed road in Mount Laurel. The victim, Anthony Caprio III of Magnolia, was riding an e-bike when a white SUV struck him. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

White SUV flashing hazard lights near bike rack with police tape and wanted poster on lamppost
  • Time: just after midnight on December 29
  • Location: 100 block of Route 73 southbound, Mount Laurel
  • Victim: Anthony Caprio III
  • Vehicle: white SUV captured on surveillance

Police Appeal for Information

Mount Laurel Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact them. They are especially looking for the driver who fled the scene in a white SUV. The department requests tips be kept confidential.

  • Call 856-234-8300
  • Submit confidential tip at 856-234-1414 ext. 1599

Key Takeaways

  • 49-year-old e-bike rider killed in a hit-and-run on Route 73.
  • Incident on the 100 block of Route 73 in Burlington County on December 29.
  • Police seek the white SUV driver; contact info provided.

If you witnessed the crash or saw the SUV, please contact Mount Laurel Police. Your information could help bring the suspect to justice.

News Of Philadelphia‘s Sarah L. Montgomery reported from the Live Center.

Author

  • I’m Sarah L. Montgomery, a political and government affairs journalist with a strong focus on public policy, elections, and institutional accountability.

    I’m Sarah L. Montgomery, a political and government affairs journalist with a strong focus on public policy, elections, and institutional accountability. Based in Philadelphia, I spend my days tracking how political decisions—from City Hall to Capitol Hill—shape the daily lives of residents across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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