Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Intentionally Hitting Pedestrian in Haddon Township

Aidan Caceres, 23, fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:05pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car side mirror or headlight lens, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a vehicular attack.A damaged car part serves as a grim reminder of the violent consequences of intentional vehicular attacks on pedestrians.Somerdale Today

A 23-year-old man from Somerdale, New Jersey has been charged with attempted murder, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault by auto resulting in serious bodily injury after he allegedly intentionally struck a pedestrian with his car in Haddon Township. The victim sustained multiple broken bones, and the suspect fled the scene before being apprehended a few days later.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the serious dangers posed by intentional vehicular attacks, which can cause devastating injuries and trauma to victims. It also raises questions about the suspect's motivations and mental state, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating and apprehending suspects who flee the scene of such crimes.

The details

According to the Haddon Township Police Department, officers responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle around 12:46 a.m. on April 14. Additional 911 calls reported a man screaming for help. Police located the victim, who had sustained multiple broken bones, but the suspect vehicle had fled the scene. Detectives later determined that the victim was intentionally struck and identified Aidan Caceres as the driver. Caceres was taken into custody on April 17 and charged with attempted murder, leaving the scene, and assault by auto.

  • The incident occurred around 12:46 a.m. on April 14, 2026.
  • Caceres was apprehended and taken into custody on April 17, 2026.

The players

Aidan Caceres

A 23-year-old man from Somerdale, New Jersey who has been charged with attempted murder, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault by auto resulting in serious bodily injury.

Haddon Township Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, located the victim, and later identified and apprehended the suspect.

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What’s next

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Haddon Township Criminal Investigations Unit or submit an anonymous tip.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and efforts to address the issue of intentional vehicular attacks, which can have severe consequences for both victims and communities. It also highlights the importance of effective law enforcement response and cooperation from the public in apprehending suspects and bringing them to justice.