ENOLA, Pa. —
Update (11:20 p.m.) Police have released the identity of the person killed in the crash on Interstate 81 North near Harrisburg.
Police say, Samuel Mummert, 79, is the individual who died in the crash.
According to authorities, the crash occurred as Samuel Mummert was positioned in the right lane and attempted to merge in the center lane. Officials say Samuel Mummert overcorrected and lost control of his vehicle after observing a vehicle merging into the center lane from the left lane.
Police say his vehicle overturned several times in the right northbound lane of travel.
Samuel Mummert was pronounced dead at this scene and passenger Karen Mummert, 78, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said.
Both Samuel Mummert and Karen Mummert wore a seatbelt, according to officials.
Update (6:34 p.m.) 511PA says the multi-vehicle crash on Instate 81 North near Harrisburg has been cleared.
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A portion of Interstate 81 North near Harrisburg is closed while police and emergency crews investigate a fatal crash, State Police said Friday.
The crash was reported around 4 p.m. in the area of the George Wade Bridge, according to emergency dispatch.
At least two vehicles were involved.
No further details about the crash were immediately available, but State Police did confirm at least one person is dead.
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