Police: 15-Year-Old on FaceTime Dies in High-Speed Crash in Juniata County
Lewistown troopers are investigating with the driver's identity withheld, seatbelt use undetermined.
Overview
- The single-vehicle crash occurred around 12:05 a.m. Sunday on State Route 35 near Hopple Lane in Tuscarora Township, Pennsylvania.
- State police said the southbound vehicle left the roadway at a high rate of speed, climbed a snow-covered embankment, and struck a tree head-on.
- The gold 2009 Toyota RAV4 caught fire after impact, entrapping the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Authorities confirmed the 15-year-old was on a FaceTime call with a friend at the time of the crash.
- Multiple crews, including Mifflintown Hose Company No. 1, responded and closed the road for hours, and the department later asked the public to keep the family and responders in their prayers.