Dump Truck Driver Killed Slamming Into Embankment: Lehigh County Coroner Dump Truck Driver Killed Slamming Into Embankment: Lehigh County Coroner
Dump Truck Driver Killed Slamming Into Embankment: Lehigh County Coroner A dump truck driver has died after slamming into an embankment, the Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio announced on Wednesday, Oct. 16. David Brown, 68, of North Whitehall Township, was driving a dump truck when it struck an embankment in the 2700 block of Valley Road, Coroner Buglio detailed in the release. The crash happened at 2:03 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the coroner's office. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:07 p.m. The cause of death was listed as "Blunt Force Injuries Due to Motor Vehicle Collision" and the manner of death was "Accident," Buglio said follow…
PA CEO Caused The Crash That Killed Him: DA PA CEO Caused The Crash That Killed Him: DA
PA CEO Caused The Crash That Killed Him: DA New information released for numerous serious Lehigh County crashes included surprising details about the death of a CEO who worked in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Stephen "Steve" La Pierre, 66, of Upper Macungie Township, sideswiped Judith Crossley of Upper Macungie Township's vehicle as she was going east on West Tilghman Street in Allentown, about to turn onto Werley Road, as Daily Voice previously reported. He continued to strike a curb, cross all lanes on Tilghman Street before hitting a lamp pole, and became airborne around 10:37 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5. "An investigation into this cras…
'Beacon Of Positivity': Former Villanova Golfer, Newtown Square Dad Dies In Fiery Crash 'Beacon Of Positivity': Former Villanova Golfer, Newtown Square Dad Dies In Fiery Crash
'Beacon Of Positivity': Former Villanova Golfer, Newtown Square Dad Dies In Fiery Crash A Pennsylvania family was mourning the death of a father and Hudson Valley native who was killed on the New Jersey Turnpike. Colin Mahon of Newtown Square, PA, died in a chain-reaction crash in Cranbury, NJ, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said. The father of three children was 40 years old, according to his obituary from Donohue Funeral Homes. A GoFundMe page in Mahon's memory had raised more than $118,900 from at least 326 donations as of Monday, Oct. 14. "Colin was a beacon of positivity and strength, touching the lives of everyone around h…
Crash Causes Delays On Route 202 In Bucks County: Police Crash Causes Delays On Route 202 In Bucks County: Police
Crash Causes Delays On Route 202 In Bucks County: Police A crash is causing delays on Route 202 in Solebury Township on Monday, Oct. 14, police said.  The two-vehicle crash happened on Route 202 at Lower Mountain Road, the police detailed.  The estimated time to clear is 60 minutes, according to a release at 12:37 p.m. There is no word of any injuries.  Check back here for possible updates. 
10-Year-Old Girl Suffers Brain Bleeds After Hit-Run Riding Dad's Motorcycle In York: PD 10-Year-Old Girl Suffers Brain Bleeds After Hit-Run Riding Dad's Motorcycle In York: PD
10-Year-Old Girl Suffers Brain Bleeds After Hit-Run Riding Dad's Motorcycle In York: PD A 10-year-old girl is in the hospital with two brain bleeds after her dad's motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver, the Northern York County Regional Police Department announced on Monday, Oct. 14.  Officers were called to the hit-and-run crash at the intersection of York and Porters roads in Heidelberg Township at 12:26 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, the NYCRPD detailed in the release.  A white 2003-2005  Ford Explorer had stopped at a stop sign facing south on Porters Road and made a left turn to travel west on York Road, striking a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was…
Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing Central PA Street: Coroner Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing Central PA Street: Coroner
Man ID'd After Fatal Strike Crossing Central PA Street: Coroner The man who died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, has been identified by the York County Coroner's Office late on Sunday night, Oct. 13.  Eric Legore, 51, of the 9600 block of Orchard Road in Jackson Township, was hit at 191 South Water Street near West Church Street, Spring Grove Borough at 2:21 p.m., according to the York County coroner’s office. The area has a crosswalk, as seen on Google Maps Street View.  A coroner was called to the scene at 2:53 p.m. Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert responded to the scene to inves…
Fatal Police Chase Of Stolen Car In Tinicum Township: Reports Fatal Police Chase Of Stolen Car In Tinicum Township: Reports
Fatal Police Chase Of Stolen Car In Tinicum Township: Reports A suspected car thief was killed in a police chase in Delaware County, multiple outlets reported.  The chase began in Eddystone Borough when officers spotted a vehicle with stolen tags and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to pull over, 6abc reported citing Eddystone Police Chief Edward Mokshefsky. The chase went through multiple departments' coverage areas, ending in Tinicum Township at Route 420 and Rt. 291/Industrial Avenue and Wanamaker, just south of Philadelphia International Airport, around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, Fox29 detailed.  That's where …
Manheim Mennonite Dad Struck Dead Driving Amish Boys, Friends Say Manheim Mennonite Dad Struck Dead Driving Amish Boys, Friends Say
Manheim Mennonite Dad Struck Dead Driving Amish Boys, Friends Say A Mennonite dad was struck dead on Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.  Eldon Kreider, 43, of Manheim was driving a pickup truck when he was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Hossler and Breneman roads in Rapho Township at 8:42 a.m., the coroner said.  The driver of the sedan "pulled out in front of him at the intersection," a family friend said. Kreider was driving two Amish boys, "that are fine," the friend noted.  The pick-up truck had rolled over during the crash, the coroner explained.  He was pronounced dead…
Delaware County Man, 40, Dies In Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash On NJ Turnpike: Troopers Delaware County Man, 40, Dies In Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash On NJ Turnpike: Troopers
Delaware County Man, 40, Dies In Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash On NJ Turnpike: Troopers A Pennsylvania man was killed in a chain-reaction crash during the morning commute on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Colin Mahon of Newtown Square, PA, died on Tuesday, Oct. 8, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said. Troopers responded to the crash on the northbound inner highway at milepost 69 in Cranbury. Investigators said a Volkswagen Golf driven by Mahon was stopped in the left lane when a Cadillac Escalade crashed into his car. The impact caused the Volkswagen to hit the back of a Ford F-150 in the left lane and a Hyundai Sonata in the center lane. The…
Founding Allentown Motorcycle Club President Killed In Crash With Deer Founding Allentown Motorcycle Club President Killed In Crash With Deer
Founding Allentown Motorcycle Club President Killed In Crash With Deer A 64-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle crash into a deer in Lehigh County has been identified as the first president of the South Side Motorcycle Club in Allentown, according to his obituary published by Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. Frederick R. Brauchle III, of Heidelberg Township, was driving a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle in the area of 4842 Mountain Road in Washington Township when he crashed into a deer at 5 a.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. PA State Police were called to the area at 5:50 a.m., Trooper Nathan T. Branosky explained.  Brauchle was prono…
Patrol Car Rear-Ends SEPTA BUS: PA State Police Patrol Car Rear-Ends SEPTA BUS: PA State Police
Patrol Car Rear-Ends SEPTA BUS: PA State Police A police patrol car rear-ended a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority bus, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The crash happened on East Ridge Road before the intersection with Cosgrove Street in Trainer Borough at 11:32 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, PA State Police detailed in the release.  The SEPTA bus was westbound and a Trainer Borough police Ford Interceptor, driven by Officer Jason Donnelly, was following behind, according to PSP Media Trooper Ryan Wolk. The patrol car's front bumper struck the rear bumper of the bus, Wolk explained. …
Berks Driver Charged With Homicide For Fatal Caernarvon Crash: Police Berks Driver Charged With Homicide For Fatal Caernarvon Crash: Police
Berks Driver Charged With Homicide For Fatal Caernarvon Crash: Police A Berks County man was charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal high-speed crash in Caernarvon Township on Monday, Sept. 30, according to police. Matthew Slauch, 23, of Birdsboro, is accused of causing the death of Scott Wagner, 64, of Reinholds, who was killed in a crash at the intersection of Morgantown and Elverson roads that happened on Thursday, June 6, Caernarvon Township Police said. Police were able to piece together the events leading to the crash thanks to their investigation of the scene and several witnesses who described Slauch driving 76 mph in a posted 55 mph zone and…