15-year-old Lenape High School freshman basketball player killed by car

⚫ A 15-year-old Lenape High School freshman was struck and killed

⚫ Jude Gill was remembered by Mount Laurel basketball as a beloved teammate

⚫ Police say the driver, a 29-year-old woman is cooperating with investigators

MEDFORD — A freshman at a South Jersey high school was struck and killed by a car as he walked along a road Sunday night.

Mount Laurel police said a 15-year-old was struck on Church Street around 8:30 p.m. by a car driven by a 29-year-old woman, who was cooperating with the investigation. Police did not release further details.

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Lenape High School student identified

The school identified the victim as Jude Gill, 15, of Mount Laurel, according to a letter obtained by NBC Philadelphia. Mount Laurel basketball also identified Gill as a player between kindergarten and 8th grade.

"Over those years, he wasn’t just a player—he was a teammate, a friend, and a constant presence in our gyms. Coaches, teammates, and families will remember his energy, his love for the game, and the way he showed up for those around him," the team said on its Facebook page.

A GoFundMe campaign was created to help with medical and funeral expenses. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

It is the 12th fatal crash in Burlington County and the fourth in Mount Laurel, according to State Police records.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story should have said that Lenape High School serves Mount Laurel students in the Lenape High School Regional District.

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