MARLTON MAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR CAUSING MOUNT LAUREL FATAL CRASH
" Desmond Newberry Pleaded Guilty To Aggravated Manslaughter Causing The Death Glenn Keen."
Sunday, February 19, 2023, 11:06 A.M. ET. By Yesica Ramirez-Alzate: Englebrook Independent News,
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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ.- A Marlton, News Jersey man Pled Guilty on Thursday, February 16, 2023 to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and causing The Death of Mount Laurel man during a High-Speed Motor Vehicle on Hainesport Road last summer in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, according to Burlington County Authorities.
Under the Terms of The Plea Agreement with The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, Desmond Newberry, 45, of Marlton, New Jersey entered a Guilty Plea to One Count of First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter, in return for a Thirteen Year New Jersey State Prison Sentence. At the time of Sentence Mr. Newberry will be subject to The No Early Release Act. The Sentence will require Mr. Newberry to serve Eighty Five Percent of his Custodial Sentence before becoming eligible for Parole.
The investigation began on September 3, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Members of The Mount Laurel Police Department responded to Hainesport Road near Cucina Carini on a report of a Serious Motor Vehicle Crash.
The investigation determined that Glenn Keen owner of Cucina Carini was pulling out of the parking lot when he was Struck by a Vehicle heading West on Hainesport Road that was being operated by Mr. Newberry. Mr. Keen was pulled from his Burning Vehicle by Civilians before Police arrived. Mr. Keen was Airlifted to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased.
Mr. Newberry was extricated from his Vehicle and transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. Burlington County Authorities filed Charges against Mr. Newberry Four Weeks later.
The investigation further determined that The Event Data Recorder from Mr. Newberry's BMW revealed that Mr. Newberry was traveling at 126 Miles Per Hour just prior to the point of impact. Mr. Newberry did not dispute that his Blood Alcohol Concentration was .256 immediately following the Crash, more than Three Times the Legal Limit. During the Plea Hearing it was disclosed that Mr. Newberry had previously Pled Guilty to Driving Under The Influence on Two other occasions.
FILED UNDER FEBRUARY 19, 2023: LAW, BURLINGTON: