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School Bus Crash Sends 6 Autistic Children To Hospital: PA State Police School Bus Crash Sends 6 Autistic Children To Hospital: PA State Police
School Bus Crash Sends 6 Autistic Children To Hospital: PA State Police A bus carrying autistic children crashed in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, state police announced the following morning.  Six children from a school for autistic children and one adult were taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center following the crash on Interstate 80 near mile marker 161 in Marion Township, troopers from PSP Rockview detailed in the release.  A 2023 Ram 2500 pickup truck struck the front driver's side of a 2007 school bus while changing lanes, as explained by PSP. The truck was towed from the scene by Rich's Towing, troopers stated, and it…

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by Jillian Pikora
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33-Week Pregnant Driver Killed In 4 Vehicle Crash: PA State Police 33-Week Pregnant Driver Killed In 4 Vehicle Crash: PA State Police
33-Week Pregnant Driver Killed In 4 Vehicle Crash: PA State Police A 29-year-old mom-to-be died in surgery following a four-vehicle crash approximately two weeks before her fifth wedding anniversary, according to her social media and as Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 10.  A 33-week pregnant, Katharyn "Kayte" M. (Kocher) Derhammer, had stopped her 2011 Nissan Rogue in heavy traffic in the right lane of Interstate 99 North near mile marker 76.6 in Benner Township when she was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by a 2012 GMC Yukon driven by 31-year-old Christopher J. Sauders of Boalsburg, PSP Rockview Howard Sweeny detailed …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
FATAL CRASH: 33-Year-Old Woman Thrown Into On Coming Traffic On Rt 283, PD FATAL CRASH: 33-Year-Old Woman Thrown Into On Coming Traffic On Rt 283, PD
Fatal Crash: 33-Year-Old Woman Thrown Into On Coming Traffic On Rt 283, PD A 33-year-old woman has died after being ejected from an SUV and thrown into on coming traffic in a crash into a tractor-trailer late on Sunday night, Sept. 8, East Hempfield police explained the following morning. The woman had been a passenger in a 2025 BMW X5 driving West on Route 283 when it struck the rear of "a 53' Wabash reefer style trailer being pulled by a Freightliner Truck Tractor that was also traveling West," the police said. Police, fire, and EMS were called to the two vehicle crash on Rt 283 West just west of Route 741 at 11:31 p.m., as detailed in the release. The impact o…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Skipping Hearing On DUI Crash In Kennett Square Man Wanted For Skipping Hearing On DUI Crash In Kennett Square
Man Wanted For Skipping Hearing On DUI Crash In Kennett Square A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a DUI crash suspect, authorities said on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Jose Mendez-Lopez, 28, is wanted in connection with the 7 p.m. crash on Feb. 17, Kennett Square police said. He skipped his preliminary court hearing on Aug. 21, they said. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of S. Union Street and W. South Street for a report of a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Upon arrival to the scene, Officers observed two vehicles with heavy damage, one crashed into the traffic light bollard.  Mendez-Lopez reportedly fled the scene in an …

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by Jon Craig
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'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say 'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15. Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program. He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs 163 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a royal blue shirt, grey pajamas and sweatpants, and Crocs and carrying a black bookbag, and Walmart and Target bags. He has been recently sighted near Rising Sun Plaza, Olney Plaza, Bridge/Pratt…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
York County Man Dies Days After Jeep Crash In York County: Coroner York County Man Dies Days After Jeep Crash In York County: Coroner
York County Man Dies Days After Jeep Crash In York County: Coroner A 44-year-old man has died days after a crash the York County Coroner'sOffice announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14.  Rogelio Johnson of the 500 block of West College Avenue, York, passed away due to "Anoxic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage due to Motor Vehicle Crash" at WellSpan York Hospital at 2:15 p.m. on Aug. 5, as stated in the coroner's release.  His accidental death happened two days after a crash in Manchester Township, according to the release.  His friend Carter L. Clews wrote the following about the accident in a tribute post on Constitutional Right…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Philadelphia Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In South Jersey, Police Say Philadelphia Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In South Jersey, Police Say
Philadelphia Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-Run Driver In South Jersey, Police Say A Philadelphia motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash late Saturday, Aug. 10 in Burlington County, NJ, police said. Gladerby Bredy was found lying along the south shoulder of Arney’s Mount Road in Pemberton after being struck by a vehicle just after 10:40 p.m., Chief Jon Glass said. Bredy had been heading west on North Pemberton Road when he was struck by a southbound vehicle on Arney's Mount Road, Glass said. The driver of the vehicle that struck Bredy fled the scene of the crash, according to Glass.  The incident is under investigation by the Pemberton Township Traffic…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Carlisle Motorcyclist Killed In Pickup Truck Crash By Cemetery: PSP Carlisle Motorcyclist Killed In Pickup Truck Crash By Cemetery: PSP
Carlisle Motorcyclist Killed In Pickup Truck Crash By Cemetery: PSP A man has died and a woman is in the hospital following a crash near a cemetery in Monroe Township on Friday, July 19, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release the following Monday.  William "Bill" E. Mack, 67 of Carlisle was riding a 2018 Harley Davison FLHTKSE ANV north on York Road when he attempted to make a left on Boiling Springs Road — that's when he struck the rear of 23-year-old Carlisle resident, Kirstyn D. Brenton's 2004 Chevrolet Silverado at 1:24 p.m., PSP Carlisle Trooper Jorge Acevedo detailed in the release. The crash was near a cemetery on PA Route 74 and …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Drunk Man Slams Into Boulder, Tree Seriously Injuring Teen, Police Say Drunk Man Slams Into Boulder, Tree Seriously Injuring Teen, Police Say
Drunk Man Slams Into Boulder, Tree Seriously Injuring Teen, Police Say A crash that left a teen with "severe injuries" has landed a man serious charges, East Cocalico Township police announced Wednesday, July 17.  Maxim Antonio Mannino, 21, of Denver, PA, has been charged with the following according to the police and confirmed by court documents: Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI. Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person.  Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment or Incapable of Driving Safely - First Offense. Misdemeanor DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (Bac.10 - <.16) First Offense. Summary&…

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Germantown Crash: Philadelphia Police Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Germantown Crash: Philadelphia Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Germantown Crash: Philadelphia Police A driver who was removed from a wrecked car in Philadelphia died from their injuries late Sunday night, June 30, according to police.  The crash happened at Wissahickon Avenue and Clapier Street in Germantown just before 11 p.m., authorities said.  The car was turning left onto Clapier Street's eastbound lane when it struck a light pole, trapping the driver inside, according to officials. They were taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead around 11:45 p.m.  A passenger was also hospitalized and is reportedly in stable condition, authorities adde…

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by Mac Bullock
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Nurse Tried Saving Motorcyclist Killed In Montgomery County Crash, Police Say Nurse Tried Saving Motorcyclist Killed In Montgomery County Crash, Police Say
Nurse Tried Saving Motorcyclist Killed In Montgomery County Crash, Police Say A motorcyclist died in a crash in Montgomery County Saturday evening, June 15, despite attempts from an on-scene nurse and EMTs to save them. The Kawasaki operator had gotten in a collision with a Hyundai Tucson around 7 p.m. on the 600 block of South Henderson Road before the motorcyclist hit a telephone pole, local police said. Upon arrival, emergency response personnel immediately began to provide medical care to the motorcyclist. A nurse was also on scene and assisted in providing care. The motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries and died on scene. The operator of the Hyundai did not r…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash Investigation Underway In Caernarvon Township, Police Say Fatal Crash Investigation Underway In Caernarvon Township, Police Say
Fatal Crash Investigation Underway In Caernarvon Township, Police Say Investigators are now seeking witnesses to the deadly crash on Morgantown Road on Thursday morning, June 6.  At least one person died in a wreck between Elverson Road and Ranck Road on Route 10 around 8 a.m., authorities said previously. "We would like to talk to anyone that had witnessed the crash," said Caernarvon Police Chief Paul Stolz.  "Also if you had been driving on Morgantown Road between Elverson Road and Joanna Furnace and witnessed anything, please contact us." Call Caernarvon police at 610-286-1012.

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Reading Man ID'd Following Fatal Lebanon Crash Involving 11 People: Police Reading Man ID'd Following Fatal Lebanon Crash Involving 11 People: Police
Reading Man ID'd Following Fatal Lebanon Crash Involving 11 People: Police A 30-year-old Reading man has been identified following a crash that sent 11 people to the hospital, police announced on Friday, May 31.  Marilus Mousardy died at the scene of a crash between two minivans at the intersection of State Drive and Schaeffer Road at 4:56 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, according to the South Lebanon Township Police.  Their preliminary investigation revealed the following: "A mini-van containing at least nine people was struck while it was in the travel lane of an oncoming mini-van occupied by 3 persons." They noted that: "All other occupants in both vehicl…

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by Jillian Pikora