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A mother of three has died in a hit-and-run accident here, authorities said.
Carla Mahan, a 41-year-old pedestrian, was struck at approximately 3:20 p.m. at 7th and Tulip streets in the Morgan Village neighborhood, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Mahan was pronounced dead at a city hospital shortly after 4 p.m.
A GoFundMe account to help Mahan’s family described her as a “loving, dedicated mother” and “a bright light in our lives, always willing to lend a helping hand.”
“As a single mother, Carla was the sole provider for her family,” added the appeal, organized by the victim’s sister, Rosanna Mahan of Clementon.
Her retired father always wanted to be at the bus stop to pick her up, but she wanted her dad to relax and enjoy his retirement rather than be her driver.
“She likes to do things on her own,” her dad, Carlos Mahan said. “That’s the daughter we all love. Not only did she have pretty eyes, but she had a pretty heart.”
Her uncle, Mike Shepherd, described Carla, “Hardworking mother, working in the type of business she’s in. She’s in six to seven years. The mother of three kids. 13, 15 and one that just graduated back in June.”
“Her kids mean the world to her. She did everything for them,” Roseanna commented.
