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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 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 (Lancaster General Hospital) due to the injuries from the collision," police say.
Sensenig was taken to Ephrata Community Hospital for a blood draw, according to a release by the police.
He's been charged with two felonies for Homicide by vehicle while under the influence, Homicide by vehicle; three misdemeanors for Driving under the influence - general impairment, Influence driving of drug or combination of drugs, Combination influence of alcohol and drugs; as well as a summary offense for Driving on roadways laned for traffic, court records show.
He has been held in the Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $50,000 in bail, as detailed in court documents.
His preliminary hearing has been scheduled before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan W. Heisse at 9:30 a.m. on September 13, as stated in his court docket.
Myers was transported to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for a further examination. His cause and manner of death are currently pending, according to the coroner's office.
His funeral and memorial service details have yet to be released.
He's family says "he is in a better place."
The crash is still under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Jeremy Sorensen at jsorensen@westearlpd.org or at (717) 859-1411.
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