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Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PSP Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PSP
Death Investigation Underway In Franklin County: PSP A death investigation is underway in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Troopers from the Chambersburg station responded to a home in the 1500 block of Cumberland Highway in Lurgan Township around 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, for a report of an undetermined death, authorities said. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was from Newburg, according to police. No further details have been provided as the investigation remains ongoing, but Daily Voice has reached out to State Police for more information.

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NJ Tesla Driver Airlifted After Slamming Into AT&T Cell Tower In PA: State Police NJ Tesla Driver Airlifted After Slamming Into AT&T Cell Tower In PA: State Police
NJ Tesla Driver Airlifted After Slamming Into AT&T Cell Tower In PA: State Police A 46-year-old New Jersey man driving a Tesla was airlifted to York Hospital after crashing into an AT&T cellular tower along Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania, according to State Police in Newville.  Ashish Sonawane, of Livingston, was heading east through Blue Mountain Tunnel in Lurgan Township when he left his lane for an unknown reason while exiting the tunnel at 9:39 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, as detailed in the release. He "struck a portable traffic trailer on the right shoulder" then rolled into the AT&T tower where his 2018 Y3 Tesla came to a stop, the police explained.…

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Teen Drove Into Oncoming Traffic Killing PA Dad: State Police Teen Drove Into Oncoming Traffic Killing PA Dad: State Police
Teen Drove Into Oncoming Traffic Killing PA Dad: State Police A dad has died after a teenager drove into oncoming traffic on Thursday, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Ben A. Scott, 19, of Three Springs, was driving his 2012 Ford Fusion north on Forge Hill Road/Route 641 in Lurgan Township when he veered into the southbound lanes around 3:38 a.m., the release shows. Scott struck a 2005 Ford Escape in the 1300 block, forcing it off the road, and on its a passenger-side door, facing north, police say. Scott was taken to Holy Spirit Hospital with moderate injuries, the release shows. The driver of the Ford Escape died at Chambersbu…

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One Killed In Two Vehicle Crash On RT 641: State Police One Killed In Two Vehicle Crash On RT 641: State Police
One Killed In Two Vehicle Crash On RT 641: State Police One person was killed in a crash along Route 641 on Thursday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The two crash happened in Lurgan Township, Franklin County shortly before 6 a.m., according to state police Trooper Megan Ammerman. One man died on the scene and another was flown to Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, reports Fox 43 citing officials. The crash closed Route 641 just north of Lower Horse Valley Road for several hours, reopening at around 9:30 a.m., according to Trooper Ammerman. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

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