A driver has been formally charged following a fatal collision involving a bicyclist that occurred Monday night in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The incident, which took place on March 30, 2026, resulted in the death of the cyclist.

Arrest and Initial Charges Filed

Iqrar Ahmad, an 18-year-old resident of Deptford, has been charged with one count of second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal accident. This charge stems from the events that unfolded after the initial impact with the bicyclist.

Sequence of Events Detailed by Police

Authorities report that an initial driver contacted police after striking the bicyclist with their vehicle. Following this first impact, the bicyclist reportedly fell into the roadway.

Tragically, the fallen cyclist was then struck by a second vehicle traveling northbound on Delsea Drive. Investigators noted that a witness observed the driver of this second vehicle briefly stop before leaving the scene.

Driver Returns to Scene Hours Later

Approximately two hours after the fatal sequence of events, Ahmad returned to the location of the crash. Upon his return, he allegedly informed police that he was the driver of the second vehicle involved.

According to the prosecutor's office, Ahmad provided a statement to law enforcement regarding the incident. He claimed to have seen a bicycle and another vehicle in the road as he drove through the area.

Ahmad's Account of the Collision

Ahmad allegedly told police that he felt his vehicle strike an object while passing through. He stated that he initially believed he had hit either a rock or some other large debris on the road and continued driving.

The driver later pulled over and observed damage to the lower grille of his vehicle. Despite this damage, he maintained that he did not realize he had struck a person. Prosecutors confirmed that Ahmad stated he returned home and came back to the scene after speaking with a family member.