EPHRATA, Pa. — An Akron Borough man has been arrested for DUI after being involved in a fatal car crash on the 3900 block of Oregon Pike in West Earl Township on Friday.
Officials say just after 11:30 a.m., Derek Sensenig, 30, was driving a 2020 Lincoln Aviator when he struck a 2011 Toyota Camry, driven by 65-year-old Jefferey Myers.
At the time of the crash, police say Sensenig was under the influence of drugs or alcohol while driving at very high speeds and weaving in and out of travel lanes and passing vehicles.
Police determined that Sensenig was driving northbound while Myers was driving southbound when Sensenig's SUV reportedly crossed the double yellow lines and entered the opposing lane, causing the crash.
Myers, from Brownstown, was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital due to injuries from the collision.
Police charged Sensenig with homicide by vehicle while under the influence, homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence- general impairment, DUI- under the influence while driving of drug or combination of drugs, DUI- combination influence of alcohol and drug(s), and driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Sensenig has been arraigned and his bail was set at $50,000. He has been committed to Lancaster County prison.
On March 17, Sensenig was also charged with two counts of driving under the influence and a summary traffic violation in the 600 block of North Reading Road at about 2:07 a.m. Officers at the scene determined he was impaired and a breath test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .183%.
According to the East Cocalico Township Police Department, Sensenig was sent a summons to appear in District Court following the incident.
The crash is still under investigation and anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Officer Jeremy Sorensen at jsorensen@westearlpd.org or at (717) 859-1411.
