Jogger killed in Burlington Co. crash ID'd as teacher
SOUTHAMPTON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) --
The jogger who was struck and killed by a truck, in a crash that
also left one of the vehicle's passengers dead, was a local middle
school teacher.New Jersey State Police identified the jogger as 29-year-old Allison McGinnis, of Southampton Twp., New Jersey.
McGinnis taught English and language arts at Helen Fort / Newcomb Middle School in Pemberton Township.
The other victim was identified as 31-year-old David Eldridge, of Wrightstown.
The crash happened around 2 p.m. Thursday along southbound Route 206.
Police say a pickup truck, being driven by Patrick Miller of New Hanover, was heading north when it veered into the southbound lanes, hitting McGinnis.
The truck then hit trees and overturned.
Miller was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital where he is being treated for a serious injury.
No charges have been filed as police continue to investigate the accident.
In a statement, the district superintendent said McGinnis "was a vibrant, involved teacher who was headed into her second year of teaching at Helen Fort/Newcomb Middle School. Her students were fortunate to have such a warm, caring individual, and she will be missed by all whose lives she touched."
"Allison swept into Helen Fort like a ray of sunshine. No one was left untouched by the warmth of her smile. In the year that Allison was here she positively affected the lives of every student and staff member," colleague Debra Kerner said in the statement.