An investigation is underway after a deadly all-terrain vehicle crash in Perry County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Neighbors in the area say a 6-year-old girl died and a 37-year-old woman was flown to the hospital.Above: Video from the crash scene. The incident happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. at 1354 Pisgah State Road in Carroll Township, Perry County, Thursday morning. State police confirmed the ATV crash involved three people. Investigators said one juvenile is dead, one juvenile is uninjured, and one adult is injured.Neighbors identify victimsNeighbors in the area tell WGAL News 8 the dead juvenile is a 6-year-old girl, and the injured adult is a 37-year-old woman, who was flown to the hospital after the crash.”I couldn’t imagine what they’re going through right now,” said next-door neighbor Erin Fitzpatrick. “An accident so early in the morning, the little 6 years old.” Police presence lasted hoursAfter the crash, a heavy police presence was at the scene for more than three hours, clearing around 12:45 p.m. Police tape now blocks off the driveway where the crash happened.Crews restricted Pisgah State Road to one lane following the crash. The road is now fully open.Pennsylvania State Police continue investigationPennsylvania State Police in Newport are handling the investigation.”No further information will be disseminated until the completion of the investigation,” state police wrote in their news release.WGAL is working to learn more. Stay with us for updates. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it's safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
An investigation is underway after a deadly all-terrain vehicle crash in Perry County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Neighbors in the area say a 6-year-old girl died and a 37-year-old woman was flown to the hospital.
Above: Video from the crash scene.
The incident happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. at 1354 Pisgah State Road in Carroll Township, Perry County, Thursday morning.
State police confirmed the ATV crash involved three people. Investigators said one juvenile is dead, one juvenile is uninjured, and one adult is injured.
Neighbors identify victims
Neighbors in the area tell WGAL News 8 the dead juvenile is a 6-year-old girl, and the injured adult is a 37-year-old woman, who was flown to the hospital after the crash.
“I couldn’t imagine what they’re going through right now,” said next-door neighbor Erin Fitzpatrick. “An accident so early in the morning, the little 6 years old.”
Police presence lasted hours
After the crash, a heavy police presence was at the scene for more than three hours, clearing around 12:45 p.m. Police tape now blocks off the driveway where the crash happened.
Crews restricted Pisgah State Road to one lane following the crash. The road is now fully open.
Pennsylvania State Police continue investigation
Pennsylvania State Police in Newport are handling the investigation.
“No further information will be disseminated until the completion of the investigation,” state police wrote in their news release.
WGAL is working to learn more. Stay with us for updates.
See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it's safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
