Donald Butler Obituary: 23-year-old Wheatley Heights man was on his way home from the Virginia State University Homecoming when he was in a fatal accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. He was pronounced at 11:35pm October 15, 2024.
According to a New Jersey State Police spokesperson, Donald Butler of Wheatley Heights lost his life in the collision that occurred in Westampton Township on Tuesday, October 15.
At around 9:56 p.m., troopers arrived on the northbound side of the turnpike close to milepost 43.9. The collision occurred immediately south of Exit 5, the Burlington-Mount Holly Road intersection.
Butler was operating a Mercedes-Benz E400 when it collided with the rear of a Freightliner tractor-trailer, according to investigators. At the scene, the 23-year-old was declared dead.
The crash was still being investigated, and no other injuries were recorded.
Deepest Sympathy on your tragic loss.
Lemuel Copeland VSU ’57, Laurelton, NY