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Alcohol, Speed Possible Factors In ATV Crash Sending Rider To Lehigh Valley Hospital: Police
Alcohol and speeding are possible factors in the crash of an ATV in Hazleton, authorities said.
Omar A. Veloz, 37, lost control of his ATV, crashing into a telephone pole, according to Hazleton police.
On Sunday, Sept. 1 shortly before midnight, police were dispatched to Diamond Avenue and Cedar Street for a report of a crash.
Upon arrival, officers located a Can-Am Maverick with significant damage, they said.
Police learned that the ATV operator had been trying to pass a vehicle while traveling north on Cedar Street at a high rate of speed.
The driver and passenger were transporte…
DUI Driver Charged In Crash In Berks County
A 37-year-old driver was charged with drunken driving after a crash in Berks County, authorities said on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
On June 19, at 4:40 a.m., Spring Township Police received a call for a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Van Reen Road and Stevens Avenue, Spring Township police said.
Thaddeus Keich, the operator of the striking vehicle, showed signs of impairment, police said.
After an investigation, Keich was charged with DUI.
He also passed through a stop sign, according to court records.
A preliminary hearing has been set for Aug. 29.
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…
DUI Motorcyclist Speeding With Pitbull On Lap: PA State Police
A convicted felon was caught on drugs in his sock, speeding with a pitbull on his lap while riding a motorcycle, Pennsylvania State Police explained in a release on Monday, July 29.
Devin Yake, 28, of Conestoga, was stopped, along with his pitbull, in the 200 block of Willow Valley Drive in West Lampeter Township at 12:38 a.m. on June, 23, PSP Lancaster Trooper Wagner detailed in the release.
Posted by Devin Yake on Saturday, December 30, 2023
He was found to be under the influence and had methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his sock, Wagner stated in the rel…