Saturday, October 15, 2022

State Police Identify Victim of Friday's Fatal Crash in West Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released details from Friday's fatal crash in West Brunswick Township.

According to Troopers, the crash occurred around 9:51am on Route 895/Summer Valley Road near the intersection with Miller's Crossing Road.

John Vanderhoff, 74, of Glen Lyon was traveling north on Route 895 in a Mack Truck Granite Dump Truck, when he left the right side of the roadway striking a guide rail.  He continued north leaving the roadway again and striking a tree.

Vanderhoff died from his injuries and was pronounced at the scene by a member of the Schuylkill County Coroner's office.