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Details Released About York 16-Year-Old Only Child Struck Dead By Norfolk Southern Train
A 16-year-old boy, who was an only child, was struck dead by a Norfolk Southern train on Sunday night, Aug. 11, authorities said.
Walter Muzyk of the 700 block of York Street in East Manchester Township, Mount Wolf, "intentionally placed himself in the path of the Norfolk Southern train around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 8/11/2024, at which time the train struck him accidentally, causing his death," as stated in the coroner's release.
At 11:25 pm on Sunday night, the "York County 911 Center received a call from a Norfolk Southern train conductor who said a male had been struck …
Fleeing DUI Driver Charged In Firefighter's Death: Bucks DA
A 26-year-old driver was heavily intoxicated when he fled from a Hilltown Township police officer leading to a crash that killed his passenger, a former volunteer firefighter, authorities said.
Colin John Wahlers, of Perkasie, was arraigned Friday, Aug. 2, on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude police, involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence-general impairment, driving under the influence-highest rate, and recklessly endangering another person, according to the Bucks County District Attorney.
He was also charged with fi…
Gunman Hid In Neighbor's Basement After Allentown Shooting: Authorities
Shots were fired during a domestic dispute at an Allentown home Friday morning, July 26, according to city police.
It happened on the 500 block of North 13th Street around 8:45 a.m., authorities said in a release. Police made their way inside the home and found "evidence of recent gunfire," but the suspect had fled the scene, officials wrote.
Joel Reyes, 30, was located in the basement of a neighboring home, found with a 9mm handgun, and arrested, APD said.
He is charged with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, reckless endangerment, and trespassing, author…