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Centre County Gazette


Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 10 at approximately 6 a.m. on Port Matilda Highway in Rush Township.

According to police, the crash occurred as Unit 1 was attempting to make a U-turn into the westbound lane and was struck by Unit 2.

Police stated Unit 1 spun 180 degrees with disability damage to 1 o’clock position while Unit 2 struck an embankment and overturned.

Police said Operator 1 reported no injuries while Operator 2 was transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for suspected moderate injuries.

Police stated Operator 1 was cited.

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Police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 10 at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Port Matilda Highway at its intersection with Thompson Drive in Rush Township.

According to police, Unit 1 attempted to negotiate a left curve, struck a traffic sign and crossed into the oncoming traffic lane before overturning on its left side.

Police stated Operator 1 did not report any injuries.

Police said Operator 1 was cited.

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Police responded to a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 21 at approximately 8 a.m. on I-99 south in Patton Township.

According to police, Unit 1 was traveling in southbound left lane when Operator 1 fell asleep.

Police stated that Unit 1 then struck the rear of Unit 2.

Police said Unit 1 then continued on before striking a tree.

Police reported that debris from the crash struck the front end of Unit 3.

Police stated Operator 1 and Operator 2 were transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center for suspected minor injury.

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Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Aug. 27 at approximately 3:30 p.m. on I-80 eastbound at approximately mile marker 157 in Boggs Township.

According to police, Unit 1 failed to yield to oncoming traffic in a one lane construction zone.

Police stated Unit 2 struck Unit 1 on the drivers.

Police said Operator 1 and Operator 2  were uninjured as a result of the crash.

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