Margaret M. Flail, 73, Killed in Monroe Township Hit-and-Run; Suspect Arrested After K-9 Search

Margaret M. Flail, 73, died after a hit-and-run on Blue Bell Road in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Police arrested Shaun D. Fennimore, who faces charges.

The community of Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, is mourning the death of Margaret M. Flail, 73, who was fatally injured in a pedestrian hit-and-run on Blue Bell Road. Authorities say the driver left the scene, and a subsequent police search led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man from Bellmawr.

According to reports published on November 6, 2026, the incident happened on Thursday evening, November 5. Monroe Township police responded at approximately 5:47 p.m. after receiving a report that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. Flail was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Margaret Flail Fatally Struck on Blue Bell Road

Investigators say the driver did not remain at the scene after the collision. Officers later located the suspected vehicle parked at a nearby Heritage convenience store.

Surveillance footage reportedly showed a man getting out of the vehicle and running away. This discovery helped investigators establish a direction for their search.

K-9 Officer Cairo Helps Locate Suspect

Police deployed Monroe Township’s K-9 officer, Cairo, to assist with the search. The dog followed a trail into a wooded area near Clayton and Railroad avenues.

Officers subsequently located and took Shaun D. Fennimore, 46, of Bellmawr, into custody, according to reports citing information from Gloucester County prosecutors.

Charges Filed Against Shaun D. Fennimore

Fennimore faces two charges:

• Second-degree knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

• Third-degree driving with a suspended license.

Authorities also obtained a search warrant for blood and urine samples. The results were reported as pending.

If convicted, the second-degree charge carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years, while the third-degree charge carries a possible maximum of five years. These are statutory maximum penalties, not predictions of the outcome of the case.

Investigation Continues After Margaret Flail’s Death

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Flail’s death has brought renewed attention to the serious consequences of leaving the scene of a crash, particularly when a pedestrian has been struck.

The case will proceed through the court system, where the allegations against Fennimore must be tested through the legal process.

Disclaimer

This article is based on reporting published by 973 ESPN, Patch and News 12 New Jersey, which attribute the information to law enforcement and Gloucester County prosecutors. The charges against Shaun D. Fennimore are allegations, not proof of guilt. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The reported blood and urine test results were pending at the time of publication.