Rear End Collision Causes Six Vehicle Crash

December 7, 2011
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Operators:

Noel Brennan, 40
1st Block of Broadwell LN
Mechanicsburg PA 17055

Maxine Group, 49
1st Block of Sequoia CT
York Springs PA 17372

David Albert, 44
1st Block of S Baltimore ST
Franklintown PA 17323

Alicia Wagner, 25
1st Block of Clemens DR
Dillsburg PA 17019

Rebecca Duncan, 33
100 Block of Old York RD
Dillsburg PA 17019

Kristen Mauro, 41
5000 Block of Carlisle PK
New Oxford PA 17350

On Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at approximately 8:16 AM, Upper Allen Police were dispatched to the scene of a six vehicle crash that occurred on US Route 15 North in the area of I-76. Five vehicles were traveling north in the left lane. A sixth vehicle, operated by Brennan, approached from behind. Brennan was checking a mirror and failed to see the vehicle in front of him. Brennan’s vehicle struck the rear of the vehicle in front of it causing a chain reaction collision with the other five vehicles ahead. Two vehicles had to be towed from the scene and one driver was transported by EMS for medical treatment. Upper Allen Police were assisted on scene by the Upper Allen Fire Department, West Shore EMS and PA State Police.

Police Seek Witnesses in Hit and Run Accident

December 11, 2011
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On December 11, 2011, Upper Allen Police were called to the scene of a hit and run accident at Cumberland Parkway Plaza, Mechanicsburg. Between 1:34 PM and 1:42 PM, a silver hatchback was struck by a white sedan with a female driver. The striking vehicle continued south on Gettysburg Pike as it exited the complex. The driver of the striking white sedan was described as a middle-aged white female with longer black hair and she was the lone occupant of the car. The striking vehicle would have damage to the passenger side. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Upper Allen Police at 717-795-2445 or on our anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

Minor Crash Injures Two

December 9, 2011
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Operators:
Robert Mills
2100 Block of Beacon Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Gary Erb
First Block of Larken Lane
Mt Holly Springs, PA 17065

On December 9, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Upper Allen Police responded to a two vehicle crash just north of West Lisburn Road on Gettysburg Pike. Mills was traveling north on Gettysburg Pike when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the side of Erb’s vehicle, forcing him up an embankment. Both vehicles were towed form the scene. Both men suffered minor injuries but refused treatment at the scene.

Upper Allen Police Need Help Identifying 2 People of Interest

December 10, 2011
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Upper Allen Township Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying two people depicted in these photo’s. There is an older male accompanied by a younger female who are “persons of interest” in relation to a break in of a motor vehicle and the use of a stolen credit card.

Anyone with information are asked to contact Upper Allen Police at 717-795-2445, 717-238-9676 or our anonymous tip line 717-591-3790

New Legislation Affecting Young Drivers

November 29, 2011

Upper Allen Police wish to highlight an important legislative amendment affecting young drivers. House Bill 9 Act 81, enacted on October 25, 2011 goes into effect on December 24, 2011. Here is a summary of the changes:

Title 75 § 1503(c)(2.1) Establishes new rules pertaining to junior driver’s carrying passengers. Click here to read more.

Title 75 § 1505(e)(2) Before a person under 18 years may take the examination for a junior driver’s license, the person must now complete ten hours of nighttime driving and five hours of inclement weather driving. Click here to read more.

Title 75 § 4581 Seat belt use is required for operators and passengers under 18 years and is now a primary offense. Click here to read more.