VOORHEES, NJ — A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Voorhees, where police say a bicyclist was struck by two vehicles and later died. Aaron Tart, 24, is facing multiple charges in the case, according to investigators.
Authorities say the victim was 71-year-old Maksudur Rahman, who was riding his bicycle last Friday night when he was hit along Route 73. Police have not publicly detailed all of the charges filed against Tart, but they say the investigation remains active because another driver is still being sought.
Investigators say two vehicles were involved in the crash
Police say Rahman was hit by two different drivers, a detail that has made the case more complicated and left investigators trying to sort out each person’s role. The crash happened on Route 73, one of the main roadways through the area, and it left the cyclist dead.
Officials have not said exactly how the collision unfolded or which vehicle struck Rahman first. They have, however, identified one of the drivers they believe was involved and are still working to identify the second.
Aaron Tart faces charges after police made an arrest
Authorities announced that Tart was taken into custody in connection with the deadly crash. He is 24 years old and lives in the area, though police have not released additional personal details beyond his age and name.
Officials described the arrest as part of the ongoing investigation into Rahman’s death. They did not immediately say whether Tart has entered a plea or when he is expected in court. The case remains active as detectives continue to gather evidence and review what happened on Route 73.
The victim worked at Harmony Diner nearby
Rahman’s death has drawn attention in the community because he was a worker at the Harmony Diner, located about two miles from the crash site. Police said the collision happened after his work shift, adding a painful detail to an already tragic case.
He was 71. The connection to the diner has become part of the public response as people try to understand how a routine ride home ended in a fatal crash. Authorities have not said whether Rahman was commuting by bicycle regularly or what direction he was traveling when he was struck.
Police still want help identifying the dark SUV
Even after the arrest, investigators say they still need to find the second driver, who was behind the wheel of a dark-colored midsize SUV. Police have not released the make or model of the vehicle, but they say that description is important to the case.
The search for that driver suggests there may be unanswered questions about responsibility and whether both motorists knew they had struck a cyclist. Investigators have not said whether they believe the two drivers were traveling together, and they have not given a timeline for when they expect to identify the SUV involved.
Route 73 crash leaves unanswered questions for Rahman’s family
The fatal collision has left Rahman’s family and the Voorhees community waiting for more information. While one arrest has been made, police have signaled that the investigation is far from over because a second driver remains missing from the case.
For now, officials are focusing on piecing together the sequence of events from last Friday night. The arrest of Tart marks one step forward, but the case still hinges on finding the other vehicle and clarifying exactly how Rahman was killed on Route 73.
