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Crash #2017420954 Crash #2017420954
Fatalities 1
State PENNSYLVANIA
County LUZERNE
City
Date Dec. 9, 2017
Time 8:37 p.m.
Location(41.0553417, -76.1897889) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 SR-93 BERWICK HAZLETON HWY
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherSnow
Number of Vehicles 2
Number of Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 3
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing State Highway
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Minor Arterial
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 181
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Front
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Snow
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 58 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityInjured, Severity Unknown (U) (Since 1978)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Unknown Mode
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 65 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityInjured, Severity Unknown (U) (Since 1978)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Unknown Mode
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #2 in Vehicle #2 Person #2 in Vehicle #2
Age 62 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Unknown Mode
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death9
Year of Death2017
Hour of Death21
Minute of Death58
Lag Hours1
Lag Minutes21
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Hyundai
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 402
Registration State Pennsylvania
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN KM8JU3AC9BU2
Model Year 2011
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 45
Travel Speed 45
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Pennsylvania
Driver Zip Code 18603
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 65
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Opposite Direction Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION - Lateral Move [Going Straight], Head-On, Sideswipe, or Angle
Driver Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Driver Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Driver Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Driver Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Ford
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 401
Registration State Pennsylvania
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1FMZU32E8WZA
Model Year 1998
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 45
Travel Speed 25
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Pennsylvania
Driver Zip Code 18201
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 66
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation May
Year of Oldest Violation 2017
Month of Newest Violation May
Year of Newest Violation 2017
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Traveling Too Fast for Conditions
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking
Precrash Stability Skidding Longitudinally - Rotation Less Than 30 Degrees
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY III: SAME TRAFFICWAY, OPPOSITE DIRECTION - Lateral Move [Left/Right], Head-On, Sideswipe, or Angle
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Driver Related Factor Careless Driving, Inattentive Operation, Improper Driving, Driving Without Due Care
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Driver Related Factor Driving With Tire-Related Problems
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations Unsafe Reckless (Not Willful, Wanton Reckless) Driving
Moving Violations Speed Greater Than Reasonable and Prudent (Not Necessarily Over the Limit)
Moving Violations Equipment Violations Generally
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors Tires
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsCross Centerline
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock

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