Christopher Dean’s family continues to seek closure one month after a car ran down the South Jersey man just feet from his home.
“We learned that mercy and love is what carries us through these things," said Dean's sister Erika Reilley.
Dean’s body was found on a storm grate at the intersection of W Graisbury and W Atlantic avenues around 10:40 p.m. on April 9. Medics rushed the 36-year-old to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital but he died a short time later, said Camden County Prosecutors.
The medical examiner later determined that Dean died from blunt force trauma caused by a motor vehicle.
One witness reported hearing the screams of children while another heard a car door close with a thud, said Audubon police Det. Tim Stillman.
The search for the vehicle has turned up few clues, so, on Tuesday, county investigators canvassed the area near the crash – handing out fliers – in hopes of uncovering clues or jogging the memory of someone who might have seen something the night of the wreck.
Knowing who hit Dean would help bring closure to his four older siblings.
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"Since this has happened to Christopher, we’ve been leaning on our faith, leaning on knowing that he is at peace now,” said Reilley.
Anyone with information can contacts Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Det. Doug Rowand at (856) 225-8514, Audubon Police Det. Tim Stillman at (856) 547-1171 or by emailing county investigators.
Dean death is one of a handful of recent hit-and-runs where the suspects remain at large including two dealy crashes in Philadelphia.
