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Man Walking Dog Dies 9 Days After Being Struck, York Co. Coroner Says Man Walking Dog Dies 9 Days After Being Struck, York Co. Coroner Says
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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by Jillian Pikora
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Community Rallies For Family Of Drowned Teen At PA Water Treatment Plant Community Rallies For Family Of Drowned Teen At PA Water Treatment Plant
Community Rallies For Family Of Drowned Teen At PA Water Treatment Plant A community is rallying to support the family of a central Pennsylvania teen who was found dead at a water treatment plant on Saturday. Gabriel “Gabe” A. Lerch, 19, of Hershey, was identified as the man found at the wastewater treatment facility’s west plant in the 700 block of Lingle Avenue in Lebanon around 7 a.m. on Mar. 5, according to the Lebanon County coroner’s office. He was the son of Jennifer Miller, wife of Chris of Lebanon, and Matthew C. Lerch husband of Jaclyn of Hershey, according to his obituary.  Community members have launched several fundraisers to help support both f…

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by Jillian Pikora