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Guilty! PA Driver Admits To DUI At High-Speed In Deadly Crash
A 30-year man has pleaded guilty to killing a man while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in central Pennsylvania, police say.
Derek James Sensenig, 30, of Akron, was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic in his 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV when he crossed the double yellow line and caused a two-crash in the 3900 block of Oregon Pike on Friday, September 2, 2022, at 11:37 a.m., according to West Earl Township police.
Sensenig hit a 2011 Toyota Camry driven by Jeffrey Myers, 65, of Brownstown who "was pronounced deceased upon arrival at (Lancas…
Community Rallies Behind PA Family Hit By Drunk Driver, Left With Medical Debt
A Pennsylvania community is rallying behind a tight-knit family after they were hit by a drunk driver on Sunday, Sept. 11, according to a fundraiser made on their behalf.
The crash sent Maureen Connolly and several members of the Stauffer family to the hospital, according to the GoFundMe based out of Malvern, PA.
"Kate, Nick, and Mo are all stable, but Larry is still in critical condition," reads the fundraiser, launched by Kay S. Bee.
After suffering from multiple lesions, broken bones, and undergoing several surgeries, Larry faces a long road to recovery.
Bee created the GoFun…
Woman Accused Of Killing PA Troopers, Pedestrian On I-95 Released On Bail
The 22-year-old woman accused of killing two Pennsylvania State Police troopers and a pedestrian on I-95 in Philadelphia earlier this year has been released on bail, court records show.
Jayana T. Webb, of Eagleville, was driving the speeding car that struck and killed Trooper Martin F. Mack III, 33, and Trooper Branden T. Sisca, 29, as well as Reyes Rivera Oliveras, 28, of Allentown, near southbound milepost 18 on March 21, authorities said.
Webb posted 10 percent of $600,000 bail on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to court records.
She is charged with third-degree murder, homici…
Meet Ms. Velvet: PA Man's New Cafe Pays Homage To Sister Killed By Drunk Driver
They called her Ms. Velvet.
That is, both Ruby Marrero and the new cafe that her brother, Carlos Marrero, is opening in her memory.
Ruby was killed by a drunk driver in a hit-and-run crash in February 2017 in Allentown. On Monday, Aug. 29, Carlos opened Ms. Velvet just two blocks from the crash scene, in an effort to keep his sister's name alive.
Ms. Velvet’s is inspired by and in loving memory of Ruby Marrero, a vessel of fun, life, and love," the cafe's website reads.
The restaurant's name is an homage to Ruby's red locks. Her family nicknamed her Ruby Red, Strawberry Shortcake, and C…
PA Woman Who Killed Firefighter Nabbed In Maryland: US Marshals
A Pennsylvania woman on parole for killing a firefighter was arrested on the run in Maryland, according to the US Marshals.
Khanyae Kendall, 23, of Harrisburg, pleaded guilty to killing Denny Devoe while he was on-duty in 2017, according to US Marshal Martin J. Pane and court records.
Kendall was driving a stolen vehicle under the influence at the time of the fatal crash, court records show.
She was sentenced to a prison term of five to 12 years, but on Mar. 10, 2022, she was released under the supervision of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, according to US Marshal Pane. …
Drunk Propane Delivery Driver With BAC 2X Limit Caused Four-Vehicle Crash In PA: Police
The driver of 80 percent full propane truck was drunk when he caused a four-vehicle crash last month, according to the police.
The crash happened near River and Blue Rock roads on Friday Feb. 11, just before 3:30 p.m., according to Manor Township police.
The accident involved the propane delivery truck, a tractor-trailer, and two other vehicles, according to the department's release.
The crash was caused when the propane delivery truck entered the oncoming traffic lane and struck the tractor-trailer, Sergeant Matthew Wolf.
Elwood M. Roberson, 67, of York, "displayed signs of impairm…
'I'm The Best Drunk Driver Ever:' Says Woman Accused Of Killing PA Troopers, Pedestrian On I-95
Twitter users are slamming the 21-year-old woman accused of killing two Pennsylvania State Police troopers and a pedestrian on I-95 on Monday, March 21, after a tweet about her alleged drunk driving skills surfaced.
“If you ask me, I’m the best drunk driver ever,” Jayana Tanae Webb, says in a Jan. 15 tweet.
Webb, of Eagleville, was driving the speeding car that struck and killed Trooper Martin F. Mack III, 33, Trooper Branden T. Sisca, 29, and Reyes Rivera Oliveras, 28, of Allentown, near southbound milepost 18 just before 1 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police said.
The troopers were trying t…
