Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 03/16/2021

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 03/16/2021

Reports from the Pennsylvania State Police from recent crashes.

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Two Injured in Crash in Cass Township

The crash occurred on Valley Road in Cass Township, on Friday, March 12th, 2021 around 5:15pm.

State Troopers say Jade Staller, 29, of Pine Grove was traveling west on Valley Road when she attempted to make left turn on Mt. Laffee Road.  When she turned, she crossed into the path of Jennifer Grady, 35, of Gordon.

Staller and Grady were both treated at the scene by Minersville EMS for injuries.  A passenger with Staller was not injured.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Information Released by the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville

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One Injured in Burma Road Crash

The crash occurred on the Burma Road in Ryan Township around 10:30pm on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021.

State Troopers said that the crash occurred as Joseph Ritter, 32, of Saint Clair was driving his Chevrolet Cobalt and was driving too fast for conditions and failed to make a left curve in the roadway.  

Ritter's vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck a snow bank.  

Ritter was transported to an area hospital via Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven EMS for minor injuries.

Information Released by the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville

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Speed and a Deer to Blame for Porter Township Crash

The crash occurred on Route 209 on Friday, March 12th, 2021 around 9:10am near the intersection with Tower Street in Porter Township.

Troopers say a 17 year old driver from Donaldson was traveling at too fast of a speed to decelerate when a deer ran out in front of him.

The driver steered to the left, avoiding the deer, but struck a guide rail.

The driver was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries and the vehicle sustained disabling damage.

The driver will be cited for the crash.

Responding to the scene were the Tower City Fire Department, Tower City EMS, and Hammer's Towing. 


Information Released by the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven

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