Driver Who Died In Head-On Burlington County Crash Suffered Medical Emergency, Family Says

A 71-year-old man died when his car crossed over the center line and struck another vehicle head-on in Burlington County Memorial Day Weekend, authorities said.

Cecilia Levine

05/30/2022 9:42 a.m.

Edward Hensley suffered a medical emergency when he crossed the lane markings on Hopewell Road and went into the oncoming lane of travel, hitting the other vehicle around 10:45 a.m. at Deerfield Avenue Sunday, May 29, according to family members and police.

Two occupants of the other vehicle were both taken to an area hospital for minor, non-life threatening, injuries while Hensley was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Evesham Fire Department and Virtua Paramedics also responded to assist with the scene and treat the injured parties.

If anyone has any information or witnessed this collision, you are asked to contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116, the Confidential Tip Line at 856-983-4699, or via email at Facebook@Eveshampd.org. Anonymous tips can be sent via text message, by texting ETPDTIP to 847411.

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