State Police Investigate Crashes in Spring Creek and Union Townships

SPRING CREEK — Pennsylvania State Police reported two separate crashes involving injuries in Spring Creek and Union townships during November.

The first crash occurred November 5 at approximately 10:14 p.m. on Bush Road, east of Oil Creek Road, in Spring Creek Township.

According to state police, a motorcycle operated by Casie C. Oswalt, 45, of Spartansburg, was traveling east when a deer entered the roadway. The motorcycle struck the deer, causing the operator to crash.

Oswalt sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to UPMC Pittsburgh. Police reported that Oswalt was charged with driving while operating privilege suspended or revoked, second or subsequent offense.

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The second crash occurred November 13 at approximately 6:27 a.m. on Route 8, about 116 feet south of Union Amity Road, in Union Township.

Police said a Mazda CX-7 driven by Kelli J. Sumbler, 47, of Union City, was stopped at a stop sign at Union Amity Road and Route 8 but did not wait for traffic to clear before turning onto Route 8. A Ford Edge driven by Lauren J. Scott, 38, of Centerville, was traveling north and was unable to avoid the collision, striking the Mazda in the left front.

Sumbler was transported to UPMC Hamot with injuries of unknown severity. Scott was not transported for medical treatment.

Stancliff Hose Company, Wattsburg Volunteer Fire Department and Union City Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the Union Township crash.