Story by Ethan
On May 24th, 2024, charges against Anwar Parham, age 29, were announced by Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, and Lawnside Police Captain William Plenty. Anwar Parham was charged with second-degree Death by Auto, third-degree Driving with a Suspended License During Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash, and fourth-degree Assault by Auto.
According to the Lawnside Police Department, officers were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash in the area of White Horse Pike and Gloucester Avenue on May 13th, 2024, at approximately 9:36 p.m.. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, one being the car Anwar Parham drove, and the other occupying 69-year old driver Theresa Karbach, and one other passenger. Both Theresa Karbach and her passenger had to be carefully extracted from their vehicle by members of the Lawnside Volunteer Fire Department. All parties involved in the crash were transported to Cooper University Hospital to receive treatment. Theresa Karbach passed away at approximately 11:11 p.m., due to the severity of her injuries. An investigation into the incident revealed that Anwar Parham was driving at a high rate of speed prior to and during the crash.
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the charges against Anwar Parham are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
