New Jersey: Ricardo Patterson III charged with DUI after mowing down and killing Antwan Timbers Jr.

Scene of fatal crash Burlington NJ 052216

Scene of fatal crash Burlington NJ 052216

Ricardo Patterson III charged with DUI after mowing down and killing Antwan Timbers Jr.

Antwan Timbers Jr killed by DUI driver Ricardo Patterson III in City of Burlington NY 052216

MOUNT HOLLY, NEW JERSEY – Ricardo J. Patterson III, 42, of Willingboro, N. J., was arrested on May 22, 2016, and charged with killing a teenager in Burlington City; announced Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernard and Burlington City Police Chief Alan Snow.

The prosecutor reported that Patterson remained on the scene of the crash which took place at 12:08 am at Rt. 130 South and East Federal Street.

Killed was Antwan L. Timbers Jr., 17, who officials say was walking with a friend next to the roadway when Patterson drove his vehicle off the roadway and struck the teen dead on the scene.
Officials indicated that criminal charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and blood alcohol tests which will reveal the amount of booze and or drugs in Patterson’s system.

An autopsy is set for Monday, May 23, 2016, and school officials are deploying a squad of crisis counselors to help the teens at the Burlington City High School that impaired driving kills and specifically killed their fellow student.

The New Jersey State Police aided the Burlington City Police and County prosecutor with the investigation. The prosecutor, perhaps having an idea of the ability of the average citizen to understand basic elements of the law, even though jury pools are drawn from this group, specifically underscored the fact that persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven in a court of law. Until that time, they are only guilty of being a dirtbag in the court of public opinion.

[portfolio_slideshow showdesc=true]