State Police Reports

Hit-and-Run Crash Under Investigation

State Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that took place on Saturday.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that took place on I-95 North in Bensalem Township on Saturday. The accident happened at 10:12 p.m. near mile-marker 36.5 just north of exit 37, a police report said. At that time, a 24-year-old woman from Ewing, N.J., was traveling in the middle lane, when a driver who was traveling in the left lane swerved into her lane and struck the driver side front door of her Pontiac G6. After the impact, the striking vehicle fled the scene, according to police. The Pontiac sustained damage on the driver side door, driver side mirror and driver side fender, police said. The driver of the Pontiac was wearing her lap and shoulder belt, according to the report, and suffered no injury. The …

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Driver Surrenders After Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

The driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident turned himself in to authorities, Bensalem Police say.

The man responsible for a Tuesday morning hit-and-run accident that killed at 71-year-old pedestrian turned himself in to authorities, police said. Mario Rodriguez-Morales, 40, of the 2900 block of Knights Road, turned himself in to Bensalem Police after leaving the scene of a hit and run at Knights Road just north of Dunksferry Road that killed a pedestrian, according to police. Bensalem Police reported to the scene at 6:09 a.m. Police identified the victim as Madanago Bakthavatchalu, a 71-year-old resident of the 2500 block of Knight Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Bensalem Police Department. At 6 a.m., police said the striking vehicle—a light-colored pick-up truck—was traveling north on Knights Road at the …

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11:59 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

Another drinking night and Wawa stop for an open faced roast beef sandwich before this diatribe?   more ›

State Police Reports

Police Investigate Theft, Hit & Run, Criminal Trespass

Between Dec. 1-4, state police responded to the following incidents.

  The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose station and state police gaming enforcement at Parx Casino. Where an arrest is listed, it does not indicate a conviction. For full details from the police reports including names, please click on the attached PDF file. State police are investigating a theft that occurred in the 100 block of Flowers Avenue, Langhorne on Dec. 1 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Police said the victim reported that his leaf blower was stolen from the front yard while it was left unattended. Investigation is ongoing. On Dec. 1 at 5:32 p.m., state police responded to a hit-and-run accident on Woodhaven Road eastbound at the Route 13 ramp. Police said the accident occurred when a …

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Bensalem Police Reports

Police Charge Morrisville Man in Hit-and-Run Crash

Bensalem police investigated a crash that occurred near Lincoln Highway and the PA Turnpike.

  The following information was provided by the Bensalem Township Police Department. Where an arrest is listed, it does not indicate a conviction. For full details from the police reports including names, please click on the attached PDF file. On Oct. 16 at 7:48 a.m., Bensalem police responded to a hit-and-run accident at Lincoln Highway and the PA Turnpike, Trevose. Police said the driver, a 48-year-old Morrisville man was arrested and charged with the following: He was sent to Bucks County Prison in lieu of $70,000 bail.

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State Police Reports

State Police Respond to Hit & Run Crashes, DUI

Trevose troopers respond to two hit & run crashes at Woodhaven Road and Bristol Pike and a DUI arrest.

  The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose station. Where an arrest is listed, it does not indicate a conviction. For full details from the police reports including names, please click on the attached PDF file. Between Sept. 19-21, Trevose troopers responded to the following incidents: On Sept. 19 at 8 a.m., state police responded to Woodhaven Road and Bristol Pike for the report of a hit-and-run accident. Police said three vehicles were traveling eastbound on Woodhaven Road when one changed lanes abruptly into the lane the other two were driving in. The front vehicle was forced to slam its brakes it created a chain reaction accident with all three vehicles. Two of the vehicles fled the scene. On Sept…

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State Police Reports

Troopers Investigate Hit & Run Crash

State police are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash.

  On Aug. 17 at 9:43 p.m., state police responded to a hit-and-run accident on I-95 southbound at milepost 35 in Bensalem. Police said a light green older model Buick changed lanes striking the front driver side of another vehicle. The Buick fled the scene southbound. The driver of the struck vehicle continued driving for about a mile to obtain the Buick’s license plate. No injuries were reported. Trooper Erik Sinwich investigated the incident.

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State Police Reports

Troopers Investigate Hit & Run Crash

Two vehicles fled the scene of a Lower Makefield crash.

  The following information was provided by Pennsylvania State Police Trevose station. It does not imply conviction. On Aug. 8 at 6:26 p.m., state police responded to the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the I-95 northbound Exit 49 off ramp at its intersection with Yardley Newtown Road. Police said the crash involved a chain reaction with one vehicle striking another, which caused the struck vehicle to strike yet another vehicle. The first vehicle, described as a Blue Nissan Altima with front-end damage, fled the scene westbound on Route 332. The middle vehicle also attempted to flee the scene southbound on I-95, but the third vehicle followed so the driver stopped just south of the exit. The middle vehicle’s driver, Kenneth Yordy, 30, of…

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State Police Reports

State Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver

The driver of an older model Ford Taurus involved in an accident on Woodhaven Road is being sought by state police.

  The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose station. It does not imply conviction. State police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Monday on eastbound Woodhaven Road just past the Bristol Pike exit. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:58 p.m. Police said a Hyundai Tucson driven by a 22-year-old woman from Philadelphia was traveling east on Woodhaven Road when an older model Ford Taurus rear-ended the Hyundai, then backed up on Woodhaven Road and exited at Bristol Pike. The Hyundai’s driver and passenger, an 18-year-old female from Philadelphia, sustained injuries of unknown severity, according to the police report. The Hyundai’s driver told police the Taurus had …

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Troopers Report DUIs, Stolen Vehicle, Hit & Run Crash

The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose station. It does not imply conviction.

  Between June 10-16, Trevose troopers investigated the following incidents: On June 10 at 1:53 p.m., state police stopped a vehicle on Route 1 southbound at I-95 in Middletown. After investigation, the vehicle was determined to be stolen out of New Brunswick, NJ. The driver, Tyler R. Bartholomew, 18, of Ewing, NJ, was charged with receiving stolen property and unauthorized use of an automobile. Trooper Lee Nolan investigated the incident. On June 11 at 4:42 p.m., state police responded to a hit-and-run crash on Route 1 northbound at Parkvale Avenue in Middletown. Police said a vehicle was travelling in the right lane when it was sideswiped by a red vehicle, unknown make and model. Anyone with information should contact state police. On …

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Beorge Gush

1:20 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

People make no sense. If you drink, don't get behind the wheel. Leave your car and pay for a taxi. Really, it's up to you. $25 for a Taxi, or a $300+ traffic ticket, and risking your own and other lives. Not to mention traffic attornies, the civil lawsuit post accident, and your insurance rates skyrocketing. Also, don't forget about that insurance deductable.   more ›

Troopers Report Accidents, DUI Arrests

Accidents included hit & run and texting while driving incidents.

The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose Station. It does not imply conviction. Between May 20-24, Trevose troopers responded to the following incidents: On May 20 at 3:05 a.m., state police stopped a vehicle on I-95 northbound near Exit 37 in Bensalem. The driver, Rafael J. Catala, 38, of Levittown, was found to be impaired. He faces DUI charges in district court. Trooper Joseph Krut investigated the incident. On May 20 at 5:40 p.m., state police responded to a four-vehicle accident on Route 413 near Winchester Avenue in Langhorne. Police said the crash occurred when traffic was stopped at a red light. Jeffrey T. Mele, 19, of Levittown, was distracted by texting and driving. His vehicle struck the …

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