Lehigh County Man Struck, Killed By Train Remembered For His Love For All Lehigh County Man Struck, Killed By Train Remembered For His Love For All
Lehigh County Man Struck, Killed By Train Remembered For His Love For All The 26-year-old man struck and killed by a train in Lehigh County is being remembered for his love for everyone. Angel Luis Rivera Jr. of Alburtis died at about 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 after being struck by the train, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.  The accident occurred near North Main Street and West Penn Avenue in Alburtis, Angel's brother, Genesis Quinones of Allentown, organized a GoFundMe. "Just know Angel loves you all and if he was here, he’d remind you of that love every day even when you least expect it," Quinones wrote. Click here to…
Amish Buggy Driver Caused Fatal Crash In PA (UPDATE) Amish Buggy Driver Caused Fatal Crash In PA (UPDATE)
Amish Buggy Driver Caused Fatal Crash In PA (Update) An Amish great-grandfather caused the crash that ended his life, East Earl Township explained in a release on Wednesday, Aug. 28.  Levi R. Stoltzfus, 81, of Narvon, was driving the buggy east at the intersection of Sheep Hill Road and Springville Road in East Earl Township when he "failed to stop for the stop sign at Springville Road (PA route 897)," police said.  A 44-years-old woman from New Holland was driving a BMW X5 SUV north on Springville Road "when the horse and buggy entered the intersection the front end of the BMW collided with the right side rear wheel of the bug…
51 Cats, Dogs Rescued From Berks County Home, Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty 51 Cats, Dogs Rescued From Berks County Home, Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty
51 Cats, Dogs Rescued From Berks County Home, Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty A 50-year-old woman from Bern Township has been charged with animal cruelty after 51 cats and dogs were found at her home in poor condition, authorities said. Jennifer May Ayala was charged by Humane Police Officer R. Harnish from the Department of Animal Protection at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. Ayala is charged with one felony count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals – Causing Serious Bodily Injury, 51 misdemeanor counts of Cruelty to Animals, and 31 summary counts of Neglect of Animals. Harnish opened an investigation after receiving a tip about an owner refusing veteri…
Constable Charged After Leaving Loaded Gun In Pennsylvania Public Bathroom Constable Charged After Leaving Loaded Gun In Pennsylvania Public Bathroom
Constable Charged After Leaving Loaded Gun In Pennsylvania Public Bathroom A Lebanon County Constable has been charged after he left his gun in a public restroom, the District Attorney's office announced on Thursday, Aug. 29.  Lebanon County Constable James Drahovsky left his gun in the public restroom at the District Justice Office located at 502 State Drive on Monday, Aug. 26, Chief County Detective Jonathan Hess detailed in the affidavit of probable cause.  The 70-year-old left in the Glock 27 loaded with six 40 caliber bullets sometime between 1:37 and 1:44 p.m., Hess explained after watching the surveillance video footage. He left the offi…
Six Partiers Rescued From Sinking Boat Along Schuylkill River: Coast Guard Six Partiers Rescued From Sinking Boat Along Schuylkill River: Coast Guard
Six Partiers Rescued From Sinking Boat Along Schuylkill River: Coast Guard Six partiers were rescued from a sinking 20-foot boat on the Schuylkill River in Southeast Philadelphia, authorities said. At about 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, first responders got a call from one of the boaters who said their vessel was taking on water at the Platt Bridge, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. The Philadelphia Fire Department's marine unit was able to pull alongside the boat and rescue its occupants, the Coast Guard said.
SUV Collides With Equipment Near Amish Farm: Officials (PHOTOS) SUV Collides With Equipment Near Amish Farm: Officials (PHOTOS)
SUV Collides With Equipment Near Amish Farm: Officials (Photos) The front of an SUV was crushed when it was struck by farming equipment being towed by a pick-up truck on Thursday morning, Aug. 29, the Robert Fulton Fire Company announced.  The collision happened in the 1700 block of Robert Fulton Highway/Route 222 near Fulton View Road in Little Britain Township at 5:54 a.m., according to a release by the fire company.  Robert Fulton Fire Company Robert Fulton Fire Company Robert Fulton Fire Company Robert Fulton Fire Company Robert Fulton Fire Company The roadway reopened just over an hour later.  There is no word ab…
Sole Survivor Of Triple Fatal PA Crash 'Fighting For Her Life', Family Says Sole Survivor Of Triple Fatal PA Crash 'Fighting For Her Life', Family Says
Sole Survivor Of Triple Fatal PA Crash 'Fighting For Her Life', Family Says Adriana Sabo may have survived a crash that killed three others last week in Hatboro, but her fight to stay alive will not be an easy one. Sabo, 23, was in a coma fighting for her life, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by her aunt, Elizabeth Flores of Levittown. Her great-aunt in a Facebook post said she'd been on her way to celebrate a friend's move to Florida. Police previously said speed was a key factor in the Friday, Aug. 23 crash that killed Joseph Snavely, 31, the driver of the Chevrolet Camaro, who caused the crash. Gabrielle Sims, 31, of Southampton, and Sabo were b…
Speed Key Factor In Crash That Killed 3 In Hatboro: Police Speed Key Factor In Crash That Killed 3 In Hatboro: Police
Speed Key Factor In Crash That Killed 3 In Hatboro: Police Soeed was the contributing factor in a crash that killed three people on Friday, Aug. 23 in Hatboro, authorities said. At 6:35 p.m., the Hatboro Police Department responded to County Line Road and Park Avenue for a report of a crash with entrapment. Police found the crash involved three vehicles, one of which flipped on its roof. "Based on the information gathered thus far, speed was the main contributing factor in this crash," Hatboro police said on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Prior to the crash, the Chevy Camaro, operated by 31-year-old Jospeh Snavely of Southampton, was travelin…
Caretaker Accused Of Stealing Up To $200K From Patient For Drugs In Lancaster County Caretaker Accused Of Stealing Up To $200K From Patient For Drugs In Lancaster County
Caretaker Accused Of Stealing Up To $200K From Patient For Drugs In Lancaster County A Lancaster County caretaker is accused of stealing prescription drugs and up to $200,000 from a patient she cared for, authorities said. Jamie Lynn Lloyd, 42, of Lilitz was charged with Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, Identity Theft, Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult or Care-dependent Person, Theft by Deception, Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of Computer and Other Computer Crimes Arrest, according to Manheim Township police. In the spring of 2023, Lloyd began voluntarily helping the victim, including taking them to appointm…
Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster
Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster Residents jumped from a second-story window to escape a fire in Lancaster on Tuesday, Aug. 27, authorities said. Two homes were involved in the fire on Woodward Street and were quickly extinguished by fire crews, Lancaster firefighters said on Facebook.
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Northampton County: PSP Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Northampton County: PSP
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Northampton County: PSP A 67-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in Lower Nazareth Township, authorities said. Susan Henderson, of Norristown, died as a result of injuries in the crash by a wrong-way speeding driver, Pennsylvania State Police said.  The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 on Hecktown Road. A Colonial Regional Police Officer, who was operating a marked patrol vehicle on State Route 191 observed a 2018 Mercedes Benz, traveling on State Route 191, commit a traffic violation. The officer observed the Mercedes Benz turn onto Hecktown Road and began trave…
Amish Buggy Driver Struck Dead In SUV Crash: Lancaster County Coroner Amish Buggy Driver Struck Dead In SUV Crash: Lancaster County Coroner
Amish Buggy Driver Struck Dead In SUV Crash: Lancaster County Coroner An Amish man with a total of 92 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was struck dead when his horse and buggy were struck by a BMW SUV, authorities told Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Levi R. Stoltzfus, 81, of Narvon, driving the buggy near the intersection of Sheep Hill Road and Springville Road in East Earl Township when he struck the SUV at 8:13 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, according to the police. Click here to read our updated report about the crash.  Stoltzfus was pronounced dead at the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital at 10:24 p.m. that night, according to the …