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Police & Fire
Hit-Run Sends Central PA Man Getting Gas To Hospital: Police
A 47-year-old man is in the hospital after a hit-and-run in Lancaster County early Wednesday morning, Oct. 16, police announced. Columbia Borough Police officers were called to a report of a person struck at Columbia Plaza in the 910-970 block of Lancaster Avenue at 12:19 a.m., according to the release and Google Maps Street View. Officers arrived to find the victim, "who was struck by a passing car [had] suffered undetermined minor to moderate injury and was transported to the hospital by ambulance," as written in the release. He had been putting gas in his truck with a gas can and it ran…
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MD Woman Struck Dead In PA ID'd, Coroner Searching For Next Of Kin
A Maryland native has been identifed as a pedestrian who died days after she was struck in Pennsylvania, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Ruth "Helen" Emel, 72, originally of Baltimore, most recently of the 300 block of West Market Street York City, died at Wellspan York Hospital at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, the coroner explained and as detailed on her social media. Emel had been walking in the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle that was turning onto W. Market Street from N. Penn Street around 5:19 p.m. on Wednesday, O…
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Pedestrian Struck In Central PA (
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A person was struck by a vehicle in York County on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. The strike happened at the intersection of Red Rock Run and Pearl Drive in Penn Township around 7:30 a.m., dispatchers said. EMS was called to the scene but the extent of the pedestrian's injuries is unknown at the time of publishing. Check back here for updates.
Police & Fire
Randy Ticknor Struck Dead By Isaac Young In Hershey: Police
A 54-year-old man was killed crossing the street shortly after a concert in Hershey on Friday, July 26, Derry Township police announced in a release. Randy Ticknor, Binghamton, NY was hit by a Dodge Caravan driven by Isaac Young, 29, of Fredericksburg, PA, the police explained. The fatal strike happened at the intersection of Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road at 12:45 a.m., the police detailed. "First responders and medical personnel who happened to be in the area at the time of the incident were attempting life-saving measures on the pedestrian who had been struck," the police …
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Pedestrian
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: Child Taken To Trauma Center In South Central PA, Police
A child has been taken to a trauma center after being struck by a vehicle, Chambersburg police announced on Friday. The child "[accidentally] ran onto the roadway and was struck by a passing motorist," on Dec. 8, as written in the police release. Officers with the Chambersburg police department were called to a reported pedestrian accident in the 500 block of South Second Street at 8:44 a.m. According to Google Maps, the area is near Mike Waters Memorial Park and there are several crosswalks, but it is unclear if the child used one or was even coming from the park. …
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20-Year-Old York Man Struck Dead In Lancaster County ID'd: Authorities
A 20-year-old York County man has been identified after being struck by a vehicle in Lancaster County on Thursday night, authorities told Daily Voice the following morning. Brenden Monte of the 600 block of Colony Drive was struck dead in the 3500 block of Mount Joy Road, Manheim, Rapho Township at 6:46 p.m. on Nov. 2, the coroner and the Manheim Borough police detailed in separate releases. Brenden was wearing dark clothing when he was struck in the eastbound lane, the police noted. All of the vehicles and drivers involved remained on the scene and are cooperating wit…
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Woman Getting Mail Struck Dead In Broad Daylight On US Rt 22: PA State Police
New details have been released by Pennsylvania State Police about a pedestrian being struck dead on Wednesday. Michael E. Zimmerman, 62, of Harrisburg, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet west on William Penn Highway near the intersection with Racehorse Drive in Union Township (Lebanon County) when he struck Jill C. Staub, 51, of New Oxford, the state police detailed in the release. Before striking Jill, Michael hit a concrete barrier, continued west, but gradually entered the right lane, according to the updated release. He continued on the grassy right shoulder, into a row of mai…
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Man Struck Dead Crossing Rt. 30 ID'd: Coroner
A man in a crosswalk near Route 30 was struck dead on Thursday morning, according to the York County coroner's office. A truck struck 49-year-old Russell Conley of the 1700 block of Devers Road, York City, dead at 1:36 a.m., according to an updated release by the coroner's office. The collision happened in the crosswalk by Rutter's at the corner of Locucks Road/Route 30 and Pennsylvania Avenue, on July 6, 2023, according to the coroner's release. The truck driver stopped, stayed on the scene, and is cooperating with the York County Regional Police Department, Coroner Pam …
Obituaries
Man Walking Dog Dies 9 Days After Being Struck, York Co. Coroner Says
An 88-year-old man has died just over a week after he was hit by a pick-truck, the York County Coroner's office announced on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. John Smeltzer of the 100 block of Claire Avenue, Hellam Borough was crossing West Market Street with his dog when he was struck by a 2017 Chevy Silverado turning onto the road from South Lee Street around 5:30pm on May 3, 2023, authorities explained. Smeltzer was taken to WellSpan York Hospital where he died from blunt force trauma to his head at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, as certified by Deputy Coroner Michelle Rau. The …
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Woman In Crosswalk Struck Dead In Harrisburg: Police
A woman died after she and a man were struck crossing a Harrisburg street on Thursday, Dec. 8, area police announced the following day. The Harrisburg police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the area of South Cameron and Market streets around 9:30 p.m., according to the release. Upon arrival, officers found the two victims who were taken to a local hospital, where the woman was later pronounced deceased. The Harrisburg Police Traffic Safety Unit investigated the crash and found that the pair had crossed the street as "the motor vehicle was traveling south on Came…
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Teenager Struck By MD Driver MedEvac'd From Crash In PA: Police
An 18-year-old man was struck by a car while crossing a street in Hanover, on Saturday, Oct. 22, authorities say. The victim was hit while "wearing dark clothing" and "not using a marked crosswalk," at 9:11 p.m. in the 1000 block of Carlisle Street, according to Hanover police. He was flown to York Hospital with serious injuries, as detailed in the release. The teen's identity was not released. The striking vehicle, a 2008 Pontiac G6, was driven by Kevin Shaeffer, of Westminster, Maryland, who remained on the scene. No other information was provided by the police. Anyone who may …
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2 PA State Troopers, Civilian Dead On I-95
Two Pennsylvania State Troopers and one civilian were struck and killed on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia overnight, authorities said. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes near Broad Street around 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, PSP said. Police were trying to get the man, who was walking on the highway, into their patrol car when they were struck, NBC10 reports. All three were thrown into the northbound lanes. Authorities were expected to release more information during a press conference at 11 a.m.
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Taken To Hospital After Car Crash In Central PA
A pedestrian has been hospitalized following a crash along US 11 in central Pennsylvania, according to the emergency dispatch services.The crash happened in the 300 block of East King Street of Shippensburg in Cumberland County on Thursday around 5:35 a.m., according to dispatchers. One person was hurt and was taken to a nearby hospital, dispatchers say. The victim's condition has not been released. Follow Daily Voice for updates.
Obituaries
Beloved Lancaster Pediatrician Dies Days After Being Struck By Vehicle
A beloved Lancaster pediatrician died of injuries suffered last month when he was struck by a car, his colleagues said. Steven F. Killough was struck by a vehicle on Oct. 29, and died of traumatic brain injuries suffered in the downtown Lancaster crash on Nov. 12, Lancaster Online originally reported. His practice remembered him as a "great pediatrician and a loyal friend." Killough graduated from Brown University and Hahnemann and, after completing his pediatric residency, joined Lancaster Pediatrics in 1989. "Since then he has cared for and touched the lives of thousands of children. …
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USDA Veterinarian Struck Dead Outside Central PA Elementary School
A man was fatally struck outside of a Cumberland County elementary school on Wednesday night, according to police. Lower Allen Township police were called to a report of a struck pedestrian at the intersection of Rossmoyne Road at Colonial Drive, in front of Rossmoyne Elementary School on Wednesday just before 7 p.m. EMS and Fire Department were dispatched as well, offering life saving measures, according to police. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. David Blahna, 74, of Mechanicsburg, was later identified as the victim, police say. Bl…
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School Van Strikes, Seriously Injures PA Woman, Police Say
A woman sustained "serious injuries" after being hit by a student van while legally crossing the street, according to police. The 69-year-old woman was hit at the intersection of North State and Pine streets on Wednesday, just before 5 p.m., according to a release by Ephrata police. "A Boyo student transport van, which did not have students onboard, struck a 69-year-old female, from Ephrata, who was crossing North State Street in the crosswalk," police said in the statement. The woman was seriously hurt and was transported to Lancaster General Hospital, police said Anyone who witnessed th…
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Lebanon Man Identified As Pedestrian Killed In Crash
A man born and raised in Lebanon has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash. John Givens Jr., 59, of the 700 block of Lehman Street, has been identified as the crash victim by the Lebanon County coroner. He was struck while crossing East Cumberland Street at North Lincoln Avenue on Thursday around 7 a.m., as Daily Voice reported at the time. He died shortly afterwards at a nearby medical center. He was born in Lebanon in Nov. 1961, according to public records. He briefly left the area, living in Womelsdorf and then Reading before returning to Lebanon. He is survived by his fami…
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Pedestrian Pinned Under Vehicle Rescue But In Critical Condition, Harrisburg Fire Say
A pedestrian has been rescued but remains in critical condition after being trapped under a vehicle, according to Harrisburg Fire's Squad 8. Crews were called to the intersection of Evergreen and Thompson streets in Harrisburg's Allison Hill neighborhood for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle around 11 p.m. on Sunday. "Crews worked with LifeTeam EMS for 15 minutes utilizing a ground ladder, cribbing and airbags to lift the vehicle and remove the patient," as posted on Squad 8's Facebook. The patient was freed and transferred to the trauma center in critical condition. Further information ha…
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Man, 21, Struck Dead In Lancaster, Say State Police
A pedestrian was killed crossing Willow Street Pike in Lancaster County, say area police. Joshua J. Ober, 21 of Willow Street, was struck dead crossing Willow Street Pike South in Pequea Township around 2:15 a.m., according to the police. Ober was hit by a Dodge operated by Hernan Hernandez-Garcia who was traveling with Julio Cruz Rodriguez, both 20 of Lancaster. No charges have been filed. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Police & Fire
Breaking
: Pedestrian Struck On Route 78 In Northampton County, State Police Say
A pedestrian was struck by a car on Route 78 in Northampton County Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash occurred in the westbound lane near milepost 63.0 in Lower Saucon Township around 10 a.m., PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said. Right lane is closed at I-78 W/B, MM 63.0, Lower Saucon Twp., Northampton Co. for a struck pedestrian. Troopers, EMS and Fire Dept. on scene. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/W5r7hDfBSE — Trooper Branosky (@PSPTroopMPIO) April 28, 2021 The right lane was reopened around 11:10 a.m. following the initial on-scene investigation with state t…
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