State police say that a Schuylkill County recycling truck slammed into the rear of a passenger vehicle earlier this month at the intersection of Route 61 and Route 443. Authorities say that the driver of a Saturn Ion began to slow down while approaching the intersection in preparation to stop as the traffic signal was changing. The county recycling truck driver failed to slow down behind the Ion, ...
Prosecutors are pursuing charges against a 49-year-old West Chester, Pennsylvania man linked to a fatal motorcycle accident that was reported in late April in Westtown Township. Authorities say that the man attempted to make a left-hand turn from southbound Route 202 onto Stanton Avenue shortly before 10:30 at night on April 26. Police say that the man drove his pickup across the northbound lanes ...
Traffic snarls can occur at just about any time of the day or night. A traffic jam can be a frustrating experience for many motorists who have appointments or who may just wish to get home after a tough day at work. However, when a driver fails to recognize that traffic is slowing on an interstate, the results can be devastating for others on the road. A New York couple was traveling along ...
When prom and graduation season arrives in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, many parents may have concerns over the dangers of underage drinking and driving. As a culture we have long known that drunk driving poses serious risks on the road for injury and death. But our culture has a relatively new issue that may not receive as much attention—that is the issue of distracted driving. Most people ...
Any pedestrian accident can be heart-wrenching. Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to severe injury and even death in an accident involving a motor vehicle. A gut-wrenching story out of Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania indicates that a 15-year-old teenager lost his life after being struck while walking with friends Friday night in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Authorities say that a group ...
