Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Farm Tractor and Vehicle Involved in Crash Wednesday Afternoon

A vehicle and a farm tractor were involved in crash Wednesday afternoon in East Union Township.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred around 12:15pm on Phinneyville Road, approximately 1 1/2 miles east of Route 924 in East Union Township.

Police say the crash occurred when a farm tractor driven by Ralph Bley, 31, of Ringtown was traveling eastbound on Phinneyville Road and Nancy Donatacci, 61, of Ringtown was travelling eastbound.

Donatacci reported to police that the farm tractor was partially traveling in her lane when the vehicle impacted.

Bley reported to police that Donatacci did not slow down and was unable to avoid her vehicle.

Donatacci was transported via Shenandoah EMS to the hospital for treatment.

Both vehicle sustained heavy damage in the crash.

Assisting at the scene was the Sheppton-Oneida Fire Department.