Road Rage Leads to Severe Crash on Route 15

UAT20100100354
January 12, 2010

P1010005

Involved:
Margaret S. Smith
1900 Block Baltimore Pike
East Berlin, PA 17047

On January 12, 2010 at approximately 6:16 AM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to US Route 15 North in the area of West Lisburn Road for a report of an auto accident. Investigation determined that an unknown vehicle was tailgating Smith and then cut in front of her and quickly applied their brake for no reason. Smith applied her brakes in order to avoid striking the vehicle and lost control. Smith hit a concrete barrier, causing her Ford Explorer to overturn and roll several times. Smith was injured in the crash and was transported to Hershey Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. The driver of the other vehicle did not stop and continued north on Route 15. The vehicle is only being described as a dark colored car, unknown make or model. If anyone has any information on the unknown vehicle they should contact the Upper Allen Township Police Department at (717) 238-9676 or via anonymous tip line at (717) 591-3790.