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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. …

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by Jillian Pikora
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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. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Less Than 3 Miles From His Central PA Home Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Less Than 3 Miles From His Central PA Home
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Less Than 3 Miles From His Central PA 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 …

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by Jillian Pikora
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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. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
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…

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
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 …

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by Mac Bullock
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Lancaster Man Dies In Crash On I-83, PA State Police Say 22-Year-Old Lancaster Man Dies In Crash On I-83, PA State Police Say
22-Year-Old Lancaster Man Dies In Crash On I-83, PA State Police Say 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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
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.

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by Mac Bullock
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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…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
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.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
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.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
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.

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
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…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
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…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Popular NJ Doc ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Popular NJ Doc ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash
Popular NJ Doc ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash The head doctor and founder of two popular medical facilities in New Jersey has died in a motorcycle crash in central Pennsylvania, authorities say.  Doctor Dimitry Rabkin, 59, of Cliffside Park, NJ, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash by a deputy coroner with the Lancaster County Coroner's Office at 4:19 p.m. on Saturday, August 27. Manheim Borough police had been called to the crash in the 1700 block of Mount Joy Road/Pennsylvania State Route 772 near Weaver Road in Rapho Township at 3:07 p.m., according to a release by the department.  Rabkin was not wearing a …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Motorcyclist Killed In Berks County Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Young Son Motorcyclist Killed In Berks County Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Young Son
Motorcyclist Killed In Berks County Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Young Son A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a Berks County man who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Centre Township on Sunday, Aug. 21. Steven Brenner, 29, was traveling south on Railroad Road on his 1973 Harley Davidson when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road while speeding, Pennsylvania State Police said. He drove off the road, hit a ditch in a driveway, and crashed into a farm trailer, police said. The man, who police say was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:40 p.m. Family and friends are now raising funds to help with f…

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by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner
Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner The motorcycle rider who died at the scene of a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 20, has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's office. Ricardo Reyes, 35, of Mount Joy, was killed in the two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m., according to a release by the Lancaster County Forensic Center.  The Manor Township police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Seitz and Manor Church roads at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the department. The police officers "render aid to the motorcycle rider until Blue Rock FD and EMS arrived," as stated …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Slate Belt Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck: PA State Police Slate Belt Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck: PA State Police
Slate Belt Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck: PA State Police A Slate Belt motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck, Pennsylvania State Police confirmed. According to the crash report, the accident occurred on Martins Creek, Belvidere Highway at the intersection with Gravel Hill Road in Lower Mount Bethel Township around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. A 2018 Ford F-150XLT was stopped at the stop sign on Gravel Hill Road and started turning left onto Martins Creek, Belvidere Highway when a 2004 Honda CBR heading westbound was negotiating a righthand turn onto Martins Creek, Belvidere Highway, police said. The motorcyclist then hit the…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Van Sought In Delco Hit-Run Crash: Police Van Sought In Delco Hit-Run Crash: Police
Van Sought In Delco Hit-Run Crash: Police Police are looking for a van that fled the scene of a crash in Upper Darby on Wednesday, July 27. The unidentified victim was on a motorcycle when they were struck by the van on West Chester Pike and Kenmore Road around 7:30 p.m., local police said. The motorcyclist, who is a man in his 30s, was taken to an area hospital, where he is being treated for critical injuries, 6abc reports. The van was last seen traveling on State Road toward Lansdowne Avenue, police said. Anyone with information is asked to police at 610-734-7693.

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
'Serious' Motorcycle Crash Closes Roads In Whitehall Township: Police 'Serious' Motorcycle Crash Closes Roads In Whitehall Township: Police
'Serious' Motorcycle Crash Closes Roads In Whitehall Township: Police A serious crash involving a motorcycle caused road closures in Whitehall Township Wednesday, July 20, authorities said. An unidentified man apparently died in the crash on South Church Street, WFMZ reports. The road was closed between Chestnut Street and Bridge Street sometime around 6 p.m., Whitehall Township police said on Twitter. Serious accident involving motorcycle on South Church St between Chestnut St and Bridge St. Roadway will be closed. Avoid the area if possible. — Whitehall_Township_Police (@Whitehall_PD) July 20, 2022 Police are urging motorists to steer clear of the a…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Berks County Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Berks County Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend Berks County Crash A motorcyclist was killed in a crash over the weekend in Berks County, authorities said. The motorcycle was traveling along Shillington Road and Spohn Road in Spring Township when it collided with an SUV just after noon Saturday, July 9, local police said. "Sadly, the operator of the motorcycle did not survive the accident and succumbed to his injuries," Spring Township police said on Facebook. The motorcyclist's identity has yet to be released. It was unclear whether any charges had been filed.

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by Nicole Acosta
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Motorcyclist ID'd After Being Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash: PA Coroner Motorcyclist ID'd After Being Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash: PA Coroner
Motorcyclist ID'd After Being Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash: PA Coroner A Harford County man was killed after crashing his motorcycle in Baltimore “despite life-saving measures” performed by first responders, officials in Pennsylvania announced. The York County Coroner's Office released new details regarding Bel Air resident Robert Chassereau, 57, who was killed after crashing his motorcycle into a second vehicle shortly after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29. Chassereau was transported to Wellspan York Hospital on June 29 after his motorcycle was struck by a turning car in the area of the 21000 block of York Road in Baltimore County, according to Maryland State …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Beloved PA Firefighter Killed In Bucks County Motorcycle Crash Beloved PA Firefighter Killed In Bucks County Motorcycle Crash
Beloved PA Firefighter Killed In Bucks County Motorcycle Crash A firefighter in the Philadelphia suburbs was killed in a sudden crash Tuesday, June 15, officials said. David "Earl" Widmann, 25, was riding a motorcycle on the 7500 block of Bristol Pike in Bristol Township when it crashed into an SUV around 7 p.m., the Bucks County Courier Times reports. He had been an "integral" member of the Edgely Fire Company since 2017, the department said in a Wednesday, June 15 Facebook post. "Everyone knew Earl for his smile and great sense of humor," the post reads. "He was a friend to all and an excellent fireman at that." It is with deep regret that the…

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by Nicole Acosta