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92-year-old Carlisle man dies in two-vehicle crash on I-283 South

Dispatchers say crews responded to a reported crash just after 5:30 p.m. on I-283 southbound.
Credit: 511PA

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Update, Thursday (10:40 a.m.): A 92-year-old Carlisle man died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on I-283 South near Mile Marker 1.4 in Swatara Township, according to State Police.

Paul Wolfe was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Phyllis Wolfe, 86, also of Carlisle. 

The Wolfes' vehicle was traveling the wrong way on the highway when it struck another vehicle head-on, according to police.

Paul Wolfe was pronounced dead after the crash at Hershey Medical Center.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 29-year-old Lancaster man, suffered minor injuries, according to police.

Phyllis Wolfe was transported to Hershey Medical Center with injuries of unknown severity, according to police.

Previously

A portion of Interstate 283 southbound is closed after a crash Wednesday evening. 

Emergency dispatchers say crews responded to a reported crash just after 5:30 p.m. on Route 283 southbound. 

Injuries were reported, but the extent is unknown. 

PennDOT says a portion of the highway is closed and traffic is being diverted on Rt 283 at the 441 Exit. 

This is a developing situation. 

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