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Guilty! PA Driver Admits To DUI At High-Speed In Deadly Crash

A 30-year man has pleaded guilty to killing a man while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in central Pennsylvania, police say. 

Jeff Myers (left), Derek James Sensenig (right), the road where the deadly crash happened.

Jeff Myers (left), Derek James Sensenig (right), the road where the deadly crash happened.

Photo Credit: West Earl Township police (right over lay); Facebook/Jeff Myers (left overlay); Google Maps (Street View)

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, 2022, 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. 

A blood test taken after the crash showed Sensenig’s blood alcohol content at 0.187%, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's office. 

He's pleaded guilty to two felonies for Homicide by vehicle while under the influence, Homicide by vehicle; three felonies and a misdemeanor for Impaired Ability third offense, Combination influence of alcohol and drugs, DUI at the highest rate, and Driving under the influence - general impairment third offense; as well as a summary offense for Driving on roadways laned for traffic, court records show. 

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."

Sensenig faces a maximum sentence of 34 years in prison, according to the DA. 

Paperwork confusion led to Senssenig being in possession of a license, according to the DA. You can read our coverage on that here.

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