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FATAL CRASH: Lansdale Motorcyclist Killed In Bucks County, Police Say FATAL CRASH: Lansdale Motorcyclist Killed In Bucks County, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Lansdale Motorcyclist Killed In Bucks County, Police Say A 68-year-old motorcyclist from Montgomery County was killed Monday, Sept. 9 in Bucks County, authorities said. Tinicum Township police were dispatched to Geigel Hill and Cafferty roads at about 4:30 p.m. to investigate a motorcycle crash.  The unidentified driver from Lansdale died of his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, police said. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Tinicum Township Police Department at 610-294-9158.
Penn State Grad 'Lands Dream' Job Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Obituary Penn State Grad 'Lands Dream' Job Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Obituary
Penn State Grad 'Lands Dream' Job Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Obituary Talent trumpet player and Penn State alumnus has died following a motorcycle crash involving a Prius, State College Police announced on Monday, Sept. 2.  Josiah Mark Christophel,  22, of State College, and formerly of Lititz, died at UPMC Altoona after being Lifefightedform the crash at the intersection of East College Avenue. and Struble Road at 4:21 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, the police detailed in the release. A 73-year-old State College man was turning left onto Struble Road from East College Avenue when he collided with Christophel who was going east on East College Avenue. Christophel w…
PA Mom Of 15 Children Dies 3 Days After Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash PA Mom Of 15 Children Dies 3 Days After Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash
PA Mom Of 15 Children Dies 3 Days After Son Killed In Motorcycle Crash A York County native and mom of 15 children has died just three days after one of her children.  Nancy A. (Reinhold) Markle, 88, of York, passed away at UPMC Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to her obituary posted on John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. Her surname may sound familiar to Daily Voice readers as her 63-year-old Donald "Donnie" Markle died in a motorcycle crash on Aug. 12, as we previously reported. Donald Markle  Facebook/Donald Markle She was predeceased by her husband Spurgeon Leon Markle and her sons Donald, Robert, …
Dad Of 3 Killed In Wrong Crash With SUV In Lebanon: Police, Family Says Dad Of 3 Killed In Wrong Crash With SUV In Lebanon: Police, Family Says
Dad Of 3 Killed In Wrong Crash With SUV In Lebanon: Police, Family Says A 39-year-old father of three has died following a motorcycle crash where he drove the wrong way down a street, Lebanon City Police announced on Monday, July 15.  Alfredo Pizarro-Franco was driving the opposite way of traffic along Hanover Street when he blew through the Mifflin Street intersection without stopping — slamming into the driver's side door of an SUV around 8:30 p.m., on Sunday, July 14, city police detailed in the release.  He was taken to Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the police release. Inv…
Sprint Car Racer Killed In Motorcycle Crash: York Coroner Sprint Car Racer Killed In Motorcycle Crash: York Coroner
Sprint Car Racer Killed In Motorcycle Crash: York Coroner A 19-year-old sprint car racer has died in a crash — off of the speedway, officials announced on Monday, July 15.  Riley Emig of the 300 block of Protectory Road, Abbottstown, has died following a motorcycle crash into a pick-up truck towing a trailer, according to a release by the York County Coroner's Office. Riley was "traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck an F150 pick-up truck that had been pulling a trailer," as stated in the coroner's release. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.  The crash happened when the Ford F-150 turned from Beaver Cr…
Support Rising For Children Of Motorcyclist Killed In Route 46 Crash Support Rising For Children Of Motorcyclist Killed In Route 46 Crash
Support Rising For Children Of Motorcyclist Killed In Route 46 Crash Jeffrey Jacobs was on his way home from work when he was killed in a motorcycle crash on Monday, June 24 on Route 46 in Mount Olive. A fundraiser has been set up to assist three of Jacobs' children and their mother, Ashley. Jacobs, an East Stroudsburg, PA resident. Jacobs also had an 4-month old son, Silas, with his fiancée, Ally Kaufman.  As of Friday, June 28, the fundraiser has raised more than $3,400. "Emotionally the road to peace and understanding will be a long and arduous one," Dorothy Pharo, who organized the fundraiser said. "Financially his family is faced wi…
Berks Co. Dad Dies Days After York Co. Motorcycle Crash: Police Berks Co. Dad Dies Days After York Co. Motorcycle Crash: Police
Berks Co. Dad Dies Days After York Co. Motorcycle Crash: Police A Berks County dad has died days after a motorcycle crash, the Northern York County Regional Police announced on Wednesday.  Nicholas "Nick" Street, 33 of Mohnton, died at WellSpan York Hospital at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 from injuries he suffered following a motorcycle, the NYCRPD detailed. "He was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he struck a bridge," the police stated in the release.  The crash happened on Kitzmiller Road at Pentland Road in Manheim Township on Sunday, June 2, according to the police. Anyone with information about the crash may contact pol…
Pennsylvania Married Couple Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash Pennsylvania Married Couple Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash
Pennsylvania Married Couple Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash A couple from York, PA died in a Virginia motorcycle crash earlier this month, authorities said. Bill Winemiller and his wife, Jane Winemiller, were heading east on Route 7 on a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when it rear-ended a 2018 Honda Civic stopped for a red light at the intersection of Harry Byrd Highway and Main Street in Clarke County around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, according to Virginia State Police. Bill, 69, was taken to Winchester Medical Center, where he died on Saturday, May 11, his obituary on York Dispatch says. Jane died at the same hospital on Friday, M…
Coroner IDs 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Carbon County Crash Coroner IDs 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Carbon County Crash
Coroner IDs 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Carbon County Crash Officials have identified the 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash Friday afternoon, May 17 in Carbon County. Jayden David Gable was involved in a crash at the intersection of Interchange Road and Maple Avenue in Franklin Township just before 2:20 p.m., Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. The Mahoning resident was pronounced dead at 6:09 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. The cause of death is multiple traumatic injuries due to the motor vehicle crash. The manner of death is accidental.
24-Year-Old Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Player Killed In Crash: Officials 24-Year-Old Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Player Killed In Crash: Officials
24-Year-Old Pennsylvania Professional Baseball Player Killed In Crash: Officials A professional minor league baseball player died in a motorcycle crash last week numerous organizations confirmed on Monday, April 22. Ronny Garcia, a 24-year-old pitcher had recently signed to play for the Class AA team York Revolution before a motorcycle crash in Samana, Dominic Republic on Saturday, Hector Gomez Major League Baseball Insider reported, on Saturday, April 20. He noted that his father was also killed in the crash. Garcia was an international prospect who signed with the Houston Astros' farm system as a pitcher in 2016, playing on the minor league team from 2017 to 2023. …
Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Boulder In Berks County: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Boulder In Berks County: Coroner
Robert Lawler, 58, Killed In Berks Motorcycle Crash: Coroner A 58-year-old Ivyland man died from his injuries following a motorcycle crash on Sunday, April 14, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Robert. J. Lawler was heading east on Deer Run Road in District Township when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a boulder around 3:50 p.m., said Pennsylvania State Police.  Lawler was thrown from the bike and rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, where he died from multiple blunt force injuries, the Coroner's Office said.  His manner of death was accidental. 
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Less Than 3 Miles From His York County Home Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Less Than 3 Miles From His York County Home
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Less Than 3 Miles From His York County Home The 18-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday has been identified by authorities and his family on Monday, March 18.  Josiah Marrero of the 300 block of Country Ridge Drive in York Township died at the scene of a crash approximately three miles from his home, according to the coroner and Google Maps.  The crash happened in the 3200 block of Cape Horn Road at 10:49 a.m. on March 14 and crews were called to the scene approximately two minutes later according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. Deputy Coroner Jacob Clevenger was called to the …
Motorcyclist Killed In Wreck During Chester County Police Chase: Troopers Motorcyclist Killed In Wreck During Chester County Police Chase: Troopers
Motorcyclist Killed In Wreck During Chester County Police Chase: Troopers A motorcycle rider crashed and succumbed to his injuries while fleeing state police near Downingtown on Friday, Oct. 27, according to authorities.  Police were chasing the motorcyclist east on US Route 30 through East Caln Township just before the wreck around 1:40 a.m., troopers said.  The motorcyclist exited the highway "at a high rate of speed" onto Route 113, but lost control and hit a metal guide rail on the road's north side, said authorities. The 31-year-old motorcyclist's name was not reported by troopers.  State police are continuing to investigate the crash. 
PA Marine, EMT, Firefighter Dies After Crashing Motorcycle Riding To Work PA Marine, EMT, Firefighter Dies After Crashing Motorcycle Riding To Work
PA Marine, EMT, Firefighter Dies After Crashing Motorcycle Riding To Work A man who had been a firefighter in his community since 2013 died weeks after a motorcycle crash he had on his way to work, his fire company announced on Sunday.  Chris McCann was a member of the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire, most recently serving as 2nd Driver of C-Platoon Company 1. On his way to work at the fire department just before 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 he was involved in a serious crash, Tony Ruiz explained in a GoFundMe he created to help cover the mounting medical costs.  Chris went "through the gauntlet of tests and (surgeries), with injuries too numer…
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In MontCo Crash: Police 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In MontCo Crash: Police
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In MontCo Crash: Police Police are canvassing for witnesses after a 21-year-old Sellersville resident was killed in a motorcycle crash in Hatfield Township on Saturday, Aug. 26, according to authorities.  It happened on the 3500 block of Bethlehem Pike near Township Line Road, Hatfield police said.  The motorcyclist and a 66-year-old Souderton driver in a Dodge Ram 1500 collided just after 8:30 p.m., authorities said. The 21-year-old was airlifted to a nearby trauma center before succumbing to their injuries.  Police did not name the victim, and the 66-year-old's condition was not reported by autho…
Thrill-Seeking Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash In Eastern PA Thrill-Seeking Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash In Eastern PA
Thrill-Seeking Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash In Eastern PA A 26-year-old motorcyclist has died following a motorcycle crash, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio announced Saturday afternoon.  Evyn Hummel of Slatington was involved in a crash with another motor vehicle near 3016 Main St., Washington Township at 1:17 p.m. on Aug. 18, according to Buglio.  Evyn was pronounced dead in the Emergency Department at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest at 2:10 p.m., Buglio explained. His accidental death was caused by "Blunt Force Injuries to Chest and Abdomen due to Motorcycle/Motor Vehicle Collision," Buglio said.  The crash is being investigated by th…
Motorcyclist Dies In Pothole-Related Crash In PA Motorcyclist Dies In Pothole-Related Crash In PA
Motorcyclist Dies In Pothole-Related Crash In PA A motorcyclist lost control of his bike and fatally crashed after driving over "a series of potholes," on Bristol Pike, authorities say.  It happened in Falls Township, Levittown on Saturday, Aug. 12 around 10:30 a.m., police said in a release.  The victim, an unnamed 32-year-old man from Croydon, was riding along Bristol Pike when he encountered the potholes just south of Mill Creek Road, police said.  According to investigators, after losing control of the bike, the motorcyclist left the roadway and clipped the guard rail before striking a telephone pole. He was rushed to …
22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Lancaster County Crash: Coroner 22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Lancaster County Crash: Coroner
22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Lancaster County Crash: Coroner A 22-year-old Lancaster man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, authorities said.  The police were called to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Old Philadelphia Pike and Greenfield Road in East Lampeter Township at 6:03 p.m. on July 22, 2023. Cristian Cintora Murillo of West Grove died at the scene of the crash, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's office.  The crash was between a pickup truck and a motorcycle, according to the coroner's office. East Lampeter Township police are investigating the cause of the crash. His sister has launched a…
Motorcyclist Found Dead At Crash Scene ID'd: Lancaster Co. Coroner Motorcyclist Found Dead At Crash Scene ID'd: Lancaster Co. Coroner
Motorcyclist Found Dead At Crash Scene ID'd: Lancaster Co. Coroner A 42-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash on Tuesday, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's office.  A coroner was called to the scene of the crash on Rutts Road in West Donegal Township around 10:30 p.m. on July 11, 2023. "A deputy coroner arrived on the scene and pronounced 42-year-old Brian Saylor, of Elizabethtown, deceased. He was the operator of the motorcycle and the only individual involved in the crash," the coroner stated in a release the following morning.  His body was taken to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for fur…
Motorcyclist Killed In Allentown Crash Identified By Coroner Motorcyclist Killed In Allentown Crash Identified By Coroner
Motorcyclist Killed In Allentown Crash Identified By Coroner Authorities have named the 20-year-old man who died after his motorcycle crashed in Allentown on Saturday afternoon.  Justin J. Vasquez-Sotomayor died of multiple traumatic injuries, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said in a release on Monday.  Vasquez-Sotomayor's motorcycle crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of W. Greenleaf Street and Ott Street around 1:20 p.m. on July 8, the coroner wrote. The manner of death was ruled accidental.  He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he died of his wounds, officials added.  The crash remains und…
Millersville University Student Killed In Motorcycle Crash Millersville University Student Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Millersville University Student Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 22-year-old Millersville University student died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday, June 4, authorities announced the following day.  Thomas "Tom" Hartenstine was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he was killed in the crash on Route 30 in Manheim Township at 7:13 p.m., according to the Lancaster County Coroner and area police.  Witnesses told police that Tom struck a Subaru Outback and pushed that vehicle into the Subaru WRX, according to the police release. "The driver of the WRX was not injured. Two occupants of the Outback were taken to the hospital for minor injuries and release…
Motorcyclist Goes Airborne 3x In Deadly Crash On I-83, PA State Police Motorcyclist Goes Airborne 3x In Deadly Crash On I-83, PA State Police
Motorcyclist Goes Airborne 3x In Deadly Crash On I-83, PA State Police A 22-year-old man has died following motorcycle crash on Interstate 83 on Monday, May 1, Pennsylvania State Police announced late that evening. Gabriel "Gabe" O. Frederick, of Lancaster, was speeding on a 2008 Kawaski ZX1400 Motorcycle just before 10 a.m. when he went off the shoulder of I-83 in Lower Paxton at the exit 51A ramp, according to the state police.  His exact speed was not released but police did detail what they say happened in the crash— which started when he skid across the grass "and became airborne approximately three times before coming to an uncontrolled rest on the…
Motorcyclist Critical In Manheim Route 72 Crash Motorcyclist Critical In Manheim Route 72 Crash
Motorcyclist Critical In Manheim Route 72 Crash A motorcyclist was in critical condition after a crash on Route 72 in Manheim Friday, Dec. 9, authorities said. The Myerstown man, 64, was going into the intersection after passing a stopped vehicle at a stop sign when another vehicle going across the intersection struck the motorcyclist, attempting a turn around 3:45 p.m. The Myerstown man was transported to the local hospital and was listed in stable but critical condition. Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to call Officer John Hoffner 717-665-2481.
Bucks County Motorcyclist Crashes, Abandons Bike: Police Bucks County Motorcyclist Crashes, Abandons Bike: Police
Bucks County Motorcyclist Crashes, Abandons Bike: Police A motorcyclist in Bucks County abandoned their bike after crashing, according to police.  Authorities in Warrington said they found a motorcycle crashed in a ditch on the Route 202 Parkway near Detweiler Road on Friday, Nov. 4 at around 8:30 p.m.  Police said they searched the area with K-9 units and checked area hospitals for the driver, but came up empty-handed.  Anyone who can identify the motorcycle or its owner are asked to call Warrington Township Police Department at 215-343-8423.
Witnesses Jump Into Action Giving CPR At The Scene Of Deadly Crash On RT 222, Police Say Witnesses Jump Into Action Giving CPR At The Scene Of Deadly Crash On RT 222, Police Say
Witnesses Jump Into Action Giving CPR At The Scene Of Deadly Crash On RT 222, Police Say Police arrived at the scene of a deadly crash on Route 222 to find two bystanders had jumped into action and were given CPR to a man, according to a release on Monday, Oct. 31.  The crash happened in the northbound lanes near mile marker 33 in Manheim Township on Friday, Oct. 28, around 5:17 p.m., as detailed in the release.  A 69-year-old man from Lititz had been riding a motorcycle when he changed lanes but continued drifting off the right side of the road, striking a guide rail— coming off the bike, township police explain citing witnesses.  "The motorcycle then cont…
Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike
Motorcyclist Ejected, Hit By Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike A motorcyclist had his arm amputated following a horrific crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, responders said. The 26-year-old Bronx resident was headed south in the express lanes at milepost 121 in Englewood when he lost control of the KTM motorcycle and was ejected shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, New Jersey State Trooper II Charles Marchan said. A southbound tractor-trailer then hit him, the trooper said Monday. The motorcyclist was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he had to be intubated and remained in critical condition. State Police are investigating the caus…
Easton Motorcyclist, 32, Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV Easton Motorcyclist, 32, Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV
Easton Motorcyclist, 32, Killed In Head-On Crash With SUV A 32-year-old Easton motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV last week, authorities said. A Dodge Durango was turning left from Route 611 North onto Browns Drive in Williams Township around 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, Pennsylvania State Police said. The SUV crossed into the oncoming lane and hit Benjamin Blampied head-on in the southbound lane, police said.  Blampied, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead, authorities said.
Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Left With Severed Arm In Philadelphia: Report Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Left With Severed Arm In Philadelphia: Report
Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Left With Severed Arm In Philadelphia: Report A motorcyclist was killed and woman was left with a severed arm in a Friday, Sept. 9 crash in Philadelphia, CBS reports. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at Bridge and Tacony streets, when the 59-year-old motorcyclist struck a Honda minivan attempting to turn, the outlet said citing police. The passenger of the minivan was hospitalized with a severed right arm, and the motorcyclist pronounced dead at the scene. Click here for more from CBS.
Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Bucks County Crash: Police Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Bucks County Crash: Police
Motorcyclist, 35, Killed In Bucks County Crash: Police A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Bucks County, authorities said. Anthony Dwornitski was driving on the exit ramp from I-95 south to the Cornwell Heights Park and Ride in Bensalem when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a concrete barrier on the right shoulder around 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, Pennsylvania State Police said. The Bristol man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS workers. Further details surrounding the crash were not immediately known. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact PSP - Trevose at 215-942-3900.
Two Injured In I-78 Crash That Caused Long Delays, Detours In Upper Macungie: Police Two Injured In I-78 Crash That Caused Long Delays, Detours In Upper Macungie: Police
Two Injured In I-78 Crash That Caused Long Delays, Detours In Upper Macungie: Police Two people were injured in a crash that caused hours-long delays and detours on I-78 in Lehigh County, authorities have confirmed. A tractor-trailer traveling in the westbound lanes struck a stationary motorcycle and its rider on the side of the road at mile marker 49.9 in Upper Macungie around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, Pennsylvania State Police said. The impact pushed the motorcycle into another rider, who was standing nearby, police said. The motorcyclist was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest with serious injuries, while the second victim suffered minor injuries, authorit…
I-78 Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Upper Macungie: Police I-78 Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Upper Macungie: Police
I-78 Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Upper Macungie: Police A crash on I-78 was causing serious delays and detours in Upper Macungie, authorities said. The crash involving a motorcycle happened in the westbound lanes at mile marker 49.9 on Thursday, Sept. 1, PA State Police Trooper Nathan Branosky said in a 1:42 p.m. tweet. Serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at I-78 WB, MM 49.9, Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh Co. Traffic being detoured from SR 22 WB to Route 309. @wfmztraffic @mcall @lehighvalley @LehighAlerts pic.twitter.com/YaNqn9Pt7Q — Trooper Branosky (@PSPTroopMPIO) September 1, 2022 The left lane will remain open with interm…