Driver, 30, Killed In Berks County Crash: Police

A 30-year-old driver was killed when his vehicle slammed into a pole in Berks County, authorities said.

PA State Police
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09/08/2022 11:01 a.m.

First responders found Steven Root, of Mertztown, trapped inside the car on the 1900 block of State Street in Longswamp Township around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, Pennsylvania State Police said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, they said.

Further details were not immediately provided. The crash remains under investigation.

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