UAT20200900843

Involved:
Logan Bennett, 22
Dover, PA 17315

Gaye Turpin, 72
Middletown, PA 17057

Irvin Turpin, 66
Middletown, PA 17057

The Upper Allen Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM on US Route 15 North at mile marker 39.7. A Chevrolet Cobalt, operated by Logan Bennett, was behind a Chevrolet Suburban occupied by Gaye and Irvin Turpin. Both vehicles were on the entrance ramp attempting to merge onto US Route 15. The vehicle driven by Turpin was unable to merge due to traffic. Bennet failed to recognize that Turpin was not merging and Bennett’s vehicle struck the rear of Turpin’s vehicle. Bennett suffered a minor head injury from the crash and was transported from the scene by an ambulance for medical treatment.

UAT20200900698
UAT20200900700

Involved:
Brandon Altland, 34
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Freddy Vargas-Rosario, 63
Patterson, NJ 07503

On Wednesday, September 23 at approximately 4:50 PM, the Upper Allen Police responded to US Route 15 northbound in the area of mile marker 35.9 for a crash in which a vehicle struck and killed a large animal, which blocked the left lane. The resulting emergency braking by vehicles approaching the first crash resulted in Altland being unable to stop his dump truck, which struck the rear end of Vargas-Rosario’s Jeep Liberty. Vargas-Rosario reported injuries and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

The Upper Allen Police were assisted at the scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department, Upper Allen Fire Police, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Geisinger Holy Spirit EMS.

UAT20200900683

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 8:45 AM, Upper Allen Police received a report of a lost dog on Klinedinst Road. The concerned individual stated that the dog appeared to be in trouble and in need of help as it was covered in burrs. Information was located for the dog’s owner. The dog is a 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd named ‘Sadie’. She is mostly black with some brown with a purple collar. Sadie was last seen headed west from the intersection of Klinedinst Road and Hertzler Drive.

*The owner advises that people should not approach the dog. She asks that individuals keep an eye on Sadie and then contact UAPD.*

On Sunday, September 13, 2020, the Upper Allen Police Department participated in a farewell parade for Levi Reday, a Township resident. Levi leaves for Air Force Basic Training on Monday, September 14, 2020, and intends to pursue a career in Aerospace Propulsion. Upper Allen Police were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the parade and we appreciate and support Levi’s decision to serve his country.

UAT20200900025

Operator:
Aaron Flemming, 43
Dillsburg, PA

On September 2, 2020 at approximately 5:35 AM Upper Allen Police were dispatched to US Route 15 North for a crash. Upon arrival police determined a single vehicle had lost control, struck the center median, and then crossed back over the two lanes of highway and struck the guard rail. The operator was then transported by Geisinger Holy Spirit EMS for treatment.