Monday, January 30, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Vehicle Involved in Crash in Ashland


A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle was involved in a crash in Ashland on Monday evening.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred around 7:15pm at the intersection of 18th Street and Centre Streets.

Police say State Trooper was driving west on Centre Street when Elvis Torres Torres, 30, of Ashland pulled out from 18th Street to make a left onto Centre.

As Torres pulled out from the side street, the State Trooper attempted to avoid him, but struck the driver side door.

Torres's Honda suffered heavy damage to the driver's side while the State Police vehicle sustained heavy front end damage.

No injuries were reported and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Torres will be cited for the crash.

Also responding to the scene was Ashland Police, Washington Ambulance, as well as the Washington Rescue and American Hose Company.