Single Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic

October 12, 2009
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Driver:
Brandon Adams, 22
1st block of North York Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019

On October 12, 2009 at 10:23 PM Upper Allen Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Rt 15 South in the area of I-76. The vehicle, driven by Adams, had left the roadway and traveled between a guardrail and a large tree stump and down into a ditch where it became stuck next to some small trees and a fence. Adams was removed from the vehicle and transported to Holy Spirit Hospital for evaluation due to his altered mental status. This crash closed the right lane of US Route 15 south for approximately 1 hour. Police continue to investigate the incident. Upper Fire Department, Lower Allen Fire Department, West Shore and Hampden EMS assisted at the scene.

Suspicious Activity in Bowmansdale

October 10, 2009
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On Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:15 pm two 11 year old girls were offered a ride in the 1st block of West Lisburn Road. The girls felt that this was suspicious and notified the police.

The Upper Allen Police are seeking the publics’ assistance in identifying the operator of a small white pick up truck.

The individual was described as a white male in his 40’s, brown hair, slender build, and wearing a reflective traffic vest. No other vehicle information was provided.

This incident is not being considered a crime but the police are asking the individual to contact them to answer some questions.

If you have information that may help identify the individual involved, please contact Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676 or through our anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

Multiple Overnight Vandalism Incidents

October 2, 2009
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On the morning of October 2, 2009, police received multiple calls from residents in various developments located in the area of Gettysburg Pike off Grantham Road and West Lisburn Road.

Overnight unknown individuals went down several streets breaking driver side mirrors on cars parked along the street. The damage appears to have been done with a bat or similar object. Several residents also reported that their outdoor storage sheds were forcibly entered, although nothing has been reported missing.

If you have information that may help identify the individuals involved, please contact Upper Allen Police at 717-238-9676 or through our anonymous tip line at 717-591-3790.

Crash Caused by Improper Left Turn

September 30, 2009
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Driver:
Juvenile, 17
1500 Block of English Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Driver:
Barbara Marshall, 65
900 Block of Emily Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

On September 30, 2009 at approximately 7:55 PM, Upper Allen Township Police, Upper Allen Fire Department, West Shore EMS and Upper Allen Fire Police were dispatched to the intersection of Gettysburg Pike and South Market Street for an accident involving injuries.

The juvenile driver was traveling north on Gettysburg Pike and was attempting to turn left onto South Market Street. Marshall was traveling south on Gettysburg Pike and was proceeding straight through the intersection. The juvenile driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was struck head-on by Marshall. Marshall suffered minor injuries.

Both vehicles were towed to Hess Garage.

The juvenile driver was subsequently cited for failure to obey Traffic-Control Signals.

Single Vehicle Crash Injures One

September 30, 2009
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Sandra Wirth, 66
1400 Block Raven Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

On Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 8:19 AM Upper Allen Police investigated a single vehicle crash in the 500 block of East Winding Hill Road. Sandra Wirth, the operator of the vehicle, suffered a medical emergency causing her vehicle to leave the roadway. A brick mailbox post and utility pole were struck during the accident. Wirth was transported to Harrisburg Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Wirth’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

The police department was assisted by the Upper Allen Fire Department and West Shore EMS. The Upper Allen Police Department would also like to thank several bystanders who provided assistance during the incident.