NLCRPD Reportable Crashes from February 10th through February 16th:

Incident #: 2002011531   

02/11/2020   13:28    W 6^th St    Warwick Township

Driver #1   Richard Will, 90    W 6^th St, Lititz   2018 Mazda

Driver #2   Kristen Fox, 34    Bayberry Ave, Manheim   2018 Toyota Highlander

Narrative: On 02/11/2020 at approximately 1328 hours Officers responded to the area of Woodcrest Ave and 6th Street for a report of a vehicle crash, no injuries and no blocking were reported.

Incident #:2002013478

02/13/2020    09:17   Miller Rd    East Petersburg Boro

Driver#1   Roberta Golden, 77 of Cobblestone Lane, Lancaster PA       2020 Toyota Corolla

Driver #2   Jacob Harvey, 27 of Clover Hill Rd, Lancaster PA                   2007 Honda Accord

Narrative:

On 02/13/2020 at approximately 0925 hrs, a call from LCWC regarding a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main St and Miller Rd. has occurred.  LCWC advised that there was no blocking and no injuries. The vehicles involved were a Honda Accord and dark blue Toyota Corolla.

Upon arrival, the Honda accord crashed into a red fire hydrant. The Honda was off the right-side of the roadway just off the sidewalk. The fire hydrant was still intact and not spewing water. The dark blue Toyota parked in the parking lot of Lancaster County Motor Auction. All three individuals in the parking lot all appeared to be uninjured.

In sum, Unit 1 was traveling westbound on Miller Rd. Unit 1 then entered the left turn lane and attempted to make a left turn on a posted yellow light. Unit 1 did not yield to Unit 2, which had the right of way to proceed through the intersection. Unit 1 then crashed into the front driver-side bumper of Unit 2. Unit 2 in effort to avoid collision swerved right, however because of the impact from Unit 1, Unit 2 went over the right curb of Miller Rd and crashed into the fire hydrant on the right side of the roadway. Unit 1 driver, Roberta A. Golden, was cited for failure to yield to oncoming traffic making a left turn.  Wayne’s Towing assisted with the removal of the vehicle

Incident #: 2002014048

02/13/2020   17:44     Owl Hill Rd, Lititz    Warwick Township

Driver #1 Christina Pollatos, 42       Creekside Ln, Lititz    2007 Honda Civic

Driver #2  Brandon Conner, 23         Lincoln Ave, Ephrata     2007 Chevrolet Silverado

Narrative: On 02/13/2020, LCWC advised of a vehicle accident at the intersection of Rt. 501 and Owl Hill Road. LCWC advised of unknown injuries.

Upon arrival a white Chevrolet truck parked on Owl Hill Road facing West in front of the entrance to the Giant Gas Station. This truck had heavy front-end damage.  A gray Honda was parked in the Giant Gas station lot. This vehicle had heavy passenger side damage to its 3 o’clock position and the passenger side airbag was deployed.

Both vehicles involved were towed by Weavers Towing. Both drivers were issued a copy of accident receipt and cleared for injury by responding EMS.

Incident #: 20025016060

02/15/2020   13:44     Fruitville Pike, Penn Township

Driver:  Stefan Winsett,21        S Charlotte St, Manheim    2003 Toyota Camry

Narrative: On 2/15/20 at 1346 hours Officers were dispatched to the area of 596 Fruitville Pike in Penn Township for a one vehicle crash. County dispatch reported a vehicle struck a utility pole. Upon arrival a silver Toyota Camry had come to rest in the front yard of 602 Fruitville Pike. The car had struck a small fence and was stuck on a rock in a small landscaped area in the yard.

Garman’s Garage was notified to tow the vehicle from the scene.

Winsett was provided with a copy of the crash receipt along with the property owner.  Winsett was notified that a traffic citation will be filed for careless driving.

Incident #: 2002013902

02/13/2020   15:29    Rt 772 Main St and Twin Brook Rd, Warwick Township

Driver #1       17 YOF Balmer Rd, Lititz      2006 Saturn Ion

Driver#2       Joanne Diaco, 70     1012 James Ave , Ephrata PA

Narrative: Upon arrival the Officer made contact with both drivers involved in the crash and was able to get both vehicles off of the roadway so that there was no more blocking. I received both drivers information and their statements. The driver of unit 1, stated that she was traveling west bound on Main St and was not paying attention to the roadway. The driver realized that the traffic had slowed in front of her but did not have enough time to stop and ran into the back of the vehicle in front of her. The driver of Unit 2, identified as Joanne Diaco, stated that she had slowed down because of the traffic in front of her when she felt an impact from behind her. Diaco said that she did not see the impact just felt it.

            Driver of Unit 1’s vehicle was disabled and needed towed, no preference on a towing company so Weaver’s Garage was called as per tow rotation.  Driver 1 was also notified that she will be cited for careless driving.

Incident #: 2002015824

02/15/2020    09:42     Clay Rd and Pine Hill Rd, Warwick Township

Driver #1 Kent Zech, 57   Lake Caroline Dr, Ruther Glen VA   2012 Ford F250 Supercab

Driver#2 Michael Martin, 25   Locust Grove Rd, Manheim PA   2000 Dodge Ram 1500

Narrative:  Officer dispatched to a 2 unit crash in the area of Pine Hill Rd at Clay Rd.; advised that there were no injuries reported.

The driver of Unit 1, Kent Zech driving a red Ford F250, advised that he stopped at the stop sign on Pine Hill Rd to cross over Clay Rd (facing east to travel east across Clay Rd). Zech advised that he looked both ways before proceeding after stopping at the stop sign but that he “must have looked right past the truck”. Unit 1 then proceeded to cross Clay Rd which is when Unit 2 driven by Michael Martin; struck Unit 1 in the middle of this intersection.

The driver of Unit 2, Michael Martin driving a red Dodge Ram, advised that he was traveling north on Clay Rd when Unit 1 came from the stop sign on Pine Hill Rd to cross over Clay Rd (traveling east). Unit 2 attempted to stop but was unable to stop in time. Unit 2 collided with Unit 1 in the middle of this intersection.

There were skid marks on Clay Rd from Unit 2 attempting to stop.

Unit 1 had minor rear passenger’s side quarter panel damage and did not require a tow. Unit 2 had severe front-end damage and was unable to be driven.

Weaver’s Garage was contacted to remove Unit 2 from the scene.

Crash information exchange form and provided a copy to both drivers.  A Traffic Citation will be filed against the driver of Unit 1, Kent Zech, for the stop sign violation.