FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to two separate crashes in Franklin County Monday night.
According to Franklin County 911 Dispatch, the first crash happened at 5:23 p.m. along Lincoln Way and Mercersburg Road in Saint Thomas Township.
The crash reportedly involved a Ford F150 and three other vehicles. According to PSP, the driver of the Ford F150 was extricated by mechanical means and immediately was rendered medical aid, but passed away while in transport to a nearby hospital.
The driver's identity has not been revealed at this time.
The second crash was reported to dispatch at 7:38 p.m. along the 8900 block of Old Scotland Road in Shippensburg.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The victim, Earnest S. Bowens, 69, from Shippensburg was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the police report, for an unknown reason, Bowens' vehicle crossed the double yellow line into the opposing lane of traffic, striking another vehicle. As a result of the impact, Bowens' car caught on fire.
The driver of the other vehicle was not seriously injured.
Both roads were reportedly reopened by 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
