Driver was on phone during fatal hit-and-run accident, police say
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on September 10, 2015 at 1:56 PM, updated September 10, 2015 at 3:13 PM
VINELAND — A teenager was on his cellphone when his pick-up truck struck and killed a 69-year-old Millville man in a hit-and-run accident late last month, according to police.
Police questioned the teenager following the accident after his father called the authorities. His son claimed to have hit a deer on his way home that night.
Robert Fauver III, 18, of Millville, was charged Thursday with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, hindering an investigation and knowingly violating a law intended to protect public health and safety.
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He was also issued motor vehicle violations for use of a cellphone while driving, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, said Officer John Winquist, lead investigator of the Vineland Police Department Traffic Unit.
Richard Seigh, 69, of Millville, had taken a taxi to Cosmopolitan Restaurant on Aug. 29 around 10:30 p.m. The Delsea Drive-located restaurant closed earlier this year.
After arriving at the defunct restaurant, Seigh attempted to walk across the street when a pick-up truck struck him.
Authorities pronounced Seigh dead at the scene.
Police were able to search Fauver's phone after obtaining a warrant, according to Winquist, leading to the charges of driving while on a cellphone.
Fauver was released on his own recognizance.
Don E. Woods may be reached at dwoods@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @donewoods1. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
Robert Fauver III, 18, of Millville, was charged Thursday with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, hindering an investigation and knowingly violating a law intended to protect public health and safety.
PLUS: Vineland man allegedly assaulted bus riders, police say
He was also issued motor vehicle violations for use of a cellphone while driving, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, said Officer John Winquist, lead investigator of the Vineland Police Department Traffic Unit.
Richard Seigh, 69, of Millville, had taken a taxi to Cosmopolitan Restaurant on Aug. 29 around 10:30 p.m. The Delsea Drive-located restaurant closed earlier this year.
After arriving at the defunct restaurant, Seigh attempted to walk across the street when a pick-up truck struck him.
Authorities pronounced Seigh dead at the scene.
Police were able to search Fauver's phone after obtaining a warrant, according to Winquist, leading to the charges of driving while on a cellphone.
Fauver was released on his own recognizance.
Don E. Woods may be reached at dwoods@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @donewoods1. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
