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Cumberland County woman injured in weather-related crash

Upper Allen police are reminding all motorists to adjust their speed levels crossing to weather conditions to ensure the safety of all motorists.
Credit: Upper Allen Township Police Department

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Cumberland County police are reminding drivers to remain cautious on wet roads following a crash.

According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, on Tuesday, April 2 at 12:15 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 15 northbound, near the East Winding Hill Road exit. 

The investigation determined that the driver of a red SUV lost control of the car lost control due to standing water on the roadway. 

The SUV crashed into the center concrete wall, then spun around, facing oncoming traffic before sliding back into the travel lanes. 

As the SUV slid across the left lane and into the right lane, it was struck by a tractor-trailer that was unable to avoid the collision. 

The driver of the SUV received minor injuries and was transported by EMS to a local hospital for evaluation. 

Upper Allen police are reminding all motorists to adjust their speed levels crossing to weather conditions to ensure the safety of all motorists. 

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