CRAWFORD COUNTY — Pennsylvania State Police reported several vehicle crashes in Crawford County recently, including a three-vehicle collision in Woodcock Township and incidents involving a fallen tree branch and a deer.
On November 5, Brenda L. Strawbridge, 65, of Titusville, was traveling east on Route 27 in Randolph Township when a deer ran into the roadway just west of Boland Road. Police said Strawbridge was unable to avoid the animal and struck it. Her Ford Fusion continued approximately 20 yards before coming to rest along the right side of the roadway. The vehicle sustained disabling damage to the front bumper, passenger-side fender and hood. Strawbridge was not injured.
A three-vehicle crash occurred November 3 at approximately 3:15 p.m. on State Route 86 near Woodcock Lane in Woodcock Township. Police said three vehicles were traveling north in the right lane when the lead vehicle stopped. A second vehicle stopped behind it, but the third vehicle was unable to stop and struck the second vehicle from behind, pushing it into the lead vehicle.
The drivers were identified as Elhle L. Feltenberger, 18, of Meadville; Paige L. Kelley, 33, of Venango; and Ryan J. Young, 24, of Meadville. One passenger sustained suspected minor injuries and was transported for medical evaluation. Feltenberger was cited for following too closely.
On October 12, a vehicle driven by Gerald W. Kutruff, 63, of Cochranton, struck a large tree branch that fell into the roadway on Mercer Pike in Union Township. Police said Kutruff was traveling north when the branch fell from a tree at 7746 Mercer Pike. He attempted to brake but struck the branch, causing disabling damage to his Ford pickup. Kutruff reported possible minor injuries but was not transported. His passenger was not injured. The Vernon Central Fire Department assisted with removing the branch from the roadway.
An October 10 crash occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Greytown Hills Road at its intersection with White Hill Road in Richmond Township. Police said a vehicle driven by Amber D. Hannold, 35, of Cambridge Springs, failed to yield to another vehicle while crossing into White Hill Road. The second vehicle struck Hannold’s vehicle, which then moved into the westbound lane of White Hill Road.
The second vehicle was driven by Lorenz L. Hall, 79, of Guys Mills. Neither driver was injured. A passenger in Hannold’s vehicle sustained possible minor injuries but left the scene before state police arrived and was advised to seek medical evaluation. Hannold’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
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