Newark Flight Attendant From PA Dies After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 Newark Flight Attendant From PA Dies After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78
Newark Flight Attendant From PA Dies After Spinout Crash With Tractor Trailer On Route 78 Jennifer Friedel-Hoffman, a 60-year-old Pennsylvania resident, was killed in a crash on Route 78 in New Jersey on Wednesday, May 29. A tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied on the right shoulder on Route 78 West in Lebanon when a Subaru driven by Friedel-Hoffman entered the area and struck the left rear of the truck just after 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said.  The crash caused the Subaru to spin out and hit a Volkswagen passenger car traveling in the right lane, police said. Friedel-Hoffman was taken to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. A graduate of Northamp…
East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home
East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home A 33-year-old was struck dead in a head-on crash "on his way home from volunteering at church," Freedom Valley Church officials wrote in a Facebook post. Eric Sterner of East Berlin died in the back of an Adams County UPMC Ambulance at the scene of a crash on West King Street in East Berlin Borough on Saturday, June 1, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg detailed in a release the following Monday.  For an unknown reason, Sterner drove his 2011 Honda Civic over the double yellow lines and entered the opposing lane of traffic — fatally striking a 2012 Dodge 5500 truck around 9:21 a.m., th…
Driver Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 78: State Police Driver Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 78: State Police
Driver Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild Tractor Trailer Crash On Route 78: State Police Two people were injured including one seriously after a three-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Wednesday, May 29 on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. A tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied on the right shoulder on Route 78 West in Lebanon when a Subaru driven by a 60-year-old Northampton, PA woman entered the area and struck the left rear of the truck just after 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said.  The crash caused the Subaru to spin out and hit a Volkswagen passenger car traveling in the right lane, police said.  As a result of the crash, the tractor-…
Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Stolen Car In Philadelphia: Police (UPDATED) Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Stolen Car In Philadelphia: Police (UPDATED)
Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Stolen Car In Philadelphia: Police (Updated) Five teenagers were taken into custody after a deadly crash in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night, May 28, city police say.  Authorities said the teens were driving in a stolen Kia on Front Street when they struck a motorcyclist heading west on Hunting Park Avenue.  The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Wilberto Casillas, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The five teens fled on foot and were later arrested, according to PPD. Charges are pending. 
Temple University Alumna Killed In York County Crash 1 Minute From Home Temple University Alumna Killed In York County Crash 1 Minute From Home
Temple University Alumna Killed In York County Crash 1 Minute From Home A Temple University Art Institute alumna has died following a crash on the way home from work, her family explained on social media. Libby Spangler, 35 of the 700 block of Stonewood Road, Springettsbury Township, has been identified as the driver who crashed into a utility pole at the intersection of Stonewood and Trowbridge roads on Friday, according to an updated release by the York County Coroner's office on May 28.  Google Maps shows the location was approximately one minute or .6 miles from her home.  Libby was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash but she was found alive …
Highway Crash Leads To Detour In Doylestown: Police Highway Crash Leads To Detour In Doylestown: Police
Highway Crash Leads To Detour In Doylestown: Police Authorities are responding to a crash in the southbound lanes of the Route 611 bypass on Monday evening, May 20.  It happened near Route 202, Doylestown police said around 5:30 p.m.  The southbound lanes of the bypass are closed as officials investigate and drivers should seek an alternate route, they added. 
State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say
State Vehicle Involved In I-78 Crash In Berks County, PA State Police Say A crash truck was struck from behind on Interstate 78 on Monday afternoon, May 13, according to state police.  Troopers said it happened around 2 p.m. near the Stump Road underpass in Maxatawny Township.  The crash truck was stopped in the right westbound lane with its emergency lights flashing. A tractor-trailer was approaching from the west and "attempted to change lanes as the crash truck indicated," but was unable to do so or stop in time, state police said.  Both vehicles suffered "minimal damage" and no injuries were reported, according to troopers.  
Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation
Royersford Police Seek Dump Truck In Hit-Run Investigation Authorities are looking for the driver of a dump truck who they say was "potentially involved in a hit-and-run" on Thursday, May 9.  Royersford police said the vehicle is an orange tri-axle dump truck pulling an over-axle trailer.  The accident happened at Main Street and North Lewis Road around 2:10 p.m.  Anyone with information can call 610-635-4300. 
Schuylkill County Man Killed In Berks Crash: Pennsylvania State Police Schuylkill County Man Killed In Berks Crash: Pennsylvania State Police
Schuylkill County Man Killed In Berks Crash: Pennsylvania State Police A Pottsville man has died after a crash in Bethel Township on Tuesday, May 7, state police say.  William J. Lecher, 56, was headed north on Route 183 when he lost control near the Appalachian Trail, troopers said in a release.  Authorities said his Chevrolet Silverado entered the southbound lane before crossing onto the shoulder, striking a sign, and coming to rest on a grassy embankment.  Troopers found him unresponsive at the scene and he later died at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital according to the release.  According to his obituary from James E. Humphrey Funeral Ho…
PSP Vehicle Involved In Crash On I-95 In Delaware County: Troopers PSP Vehicle Involved In Crash On I-95 In Delaware County: Troopers
PSP Vehicle Involved In Crash On I-95 In Delaware County: Troopers A state police vehicle was involved in a crash on Interstate 95 early on Thursday, May 2, according to troopers.  It happened in the southbound lanes near mile marker 6.2 in Chester, police wrote in a report. A driver crashed off the right shoulder and their car overturned, blocking the right and center lanes, authorities said.  A driver behind that car immediately hit their brakes and applied their hazard lights before they were rear-ended by a PSP Ford Interceptor, according to police.  Two troopers were in the police vehicle at the time of the crash, authorities said. Nei…
Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police
Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police A driver and their passenger died on Route 202 in Montgomery Township on Monday morning, April 29, police said in a release.  It happened between Horsham Road and County Line Road just before 11:30 a.m., according to officials.  A Peterbilt 4 car carrier was headed north on 202 when a southbound Toyota Rav4 crossed into the oncoming lane, police said. The truck hit the Toyota on the front driver's side corner.  The 50-year-old Toyota driver, a woman from King of Prussia, was ejected from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. An 86-year-old Ambler man in …
Coroner Names Driver Killed In Early Morning Allentown Crash Coroner Names Driver Killed In Early Morning Allentown Crash
Coroner Names Driver Killed In Early Morning Allentown Crash A Philadelphia man died after crashing in Allentown on Tuesday, April 30, according to city police and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Authorities said they discovered the wreck on the 1900 block of Lehigh Street just after 1 a.m.  Twenty-seven-year-old Abeil Adilow was found seriously injured and taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he succumbed to his injuries, officials said.  Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said he died from multiple traumatic injuries around 2 a.m. The manner of death was accidental.  Investigators believe Adilow was headed north o…