Watch CBS News

Police Find Person Dead Inside Car In Mullica River

MULLICA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) – Police in South Jersey say a body was found inside a car that went into the Mullica River.

The discovery was made on Monday around 7 a.m. near the 4500 block of Pleasant Mills Road.

According to the Mullica Hill Police Department, a cold water rescue team along with the N.J.S.P. T.E.A.M.S Unit worked with a heavy tow recovery service to safely remove the deceased individual and the vehicle.

Police say for reasons undetermined at this time, the driver of a Honda Civic was headed north on Elwood Road when they drove through the intersection at Pleasant Mills Road, through a yard of a residence and into the water.

Police say it's possible that the incident occurred on Sunday night.

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.