A growing memorial of photos, balloons and flowers now lines Sunset Road in Burlington Township, honoring Christopher Roach, a 41‑year‑old husband and father who was found dead on the roadway Monday night.
Police response and preliminary findings
According to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, officers arrived at the scene around 10:15 p.m. after a call reported a man lying on the busy highway. A preliminary autopsy indicated that Roach suffered blunt‑force trauma, and the death was ruled accidental. Investigators believe he may have been struck by a vehicle, though no driver has yet been identified.
Family remembers a caring husband and father
Roach’s stepfather, Tyrone Chandler, described him as “a very good person” and recalled sharing dinner with him earlier that evening. “Right now, at night, I still look for him because every night he used to come into my back door. I would look for him to come home,” Chandler said, struggling to accept the loss.
Roach’s wife, Takisha Roach, asked that her husband be remembered for his generosity and willingness to help others. “I would like my husband to be remembered for the man he was, giving, helping people,” she said.
His mother, Claire Morris, expressed the heartbreak of losing a son. “I can’t believe it. I have three boys, and I never thought any of them would go before me. It’s devastating to me,” she said.
Call for information and possible charges
The prosecutor’s office is urging anyone with information to contact investigators or the Burlington Township Police Department via the tip line at burlpros.org/tips or by calling 609‑386‑2019. If detectives determine that a driver struck Roach and fled the scene, that individual could face criminal charges.
Both Chandler and Morris appealed directly to the public, asking that anyone who may have been involved come forward. “I just hope they realize what they did and then turn themselves in,” Chandler said. Morris added, “If anybody who did it, please come forward and at least admit it so we can have some closure about it.”
Community response
Neighbors have been stopping by the memorial, leaving notes of sympathy and prayers for the Roach family. The outpouring reflects the close‑knit nature of Burlington Township, where families often know one another and rally together in times of tragedy.
Local officials have not yet released additional details about the investigation, but they reaffirmed their commitment to a thorough review and to keeping the community informed as new information becomes available.
How to help
If you were traveling on Sunset Road Monday night or have any recollection of a vehicle behaving unusually near the location, please contact the Burlington Township Police Department. Your information could be vital in bringing closure to a grieving family and ensuring accountability.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
