EMBREEVILLE, PA — A string of crashes investigated by Pennsylvania State Police from the Embreeville barracks shows how quickly Chester County roads turned hazardous this winter, with motorists sliding into guardrails, medians, poles, trees, and other vehicles from early January through early February, according to a multi-incident public information release.
The incidents, documented across multiple municipalities, reflect recurring conditions cited by troopers: snow-covered pavement and shoulders, icy patches, standing meltwater, and reduced traction on curves and ramps. In several cases, police reported that vehicles left their lanes or struck roadside hazards after drivers allegedly failed to maintain control or adjust speed for conditions.
The earliest crash in the release occurred Monday, January 6, at 6:26 p.m. on the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass in Downingtown Borough, where troopers reported a two-vehicle collision involving a 2013 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 20-year-old Downingtown man and a 2023 Kia Sportage driven by a 77-year-old East Fallowfield woman. Police said traffic was stopped in the middle lane when the Jeep struck the rear of the Kia. Troopers reported no injuries and said the Jeep was towed while the Kia sustained functional damage. Police indicated the Jeep driver was cited for allegedly following too closely and warned for allegedly driving at an unsafe speed.
On Friday, January 10, at 11:44 a.m., troopers investigated a single-vehicle crash on Downingtown Pike at Harmony Hill Road in West Bradford Township involving a 2024 BMW 430 Series driven by a 61-year-old West Chester woman. Police reported the BMW left the roadway and struck an embankment before coming to rest, with no injuries reported.
The next day, Saturday, January 11, at 10:52 a.m., state police responded to a one-vehicle crash on Hollow Road in Charlestown Township, where a 2015 Toyota Highlander driven by an 18-year-old Malvern woman was reported to have left the roadway during winter-storm conditions and struck a fence near the 3100 block of Hollow Road. Troopers reported no injuries at the scene and noted the vehicle sustained disabling damage.
On Friday, January 17, at 9:48 a.m., troopers investigated a crash at Conestoga Avenue and Water Street in Honey Brook Borough involving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 28-year-old Honey Brook man. Police reported the truck was traveling northbound, entered a left curve, and slid off the roadway, sustaining heavy front-end damage before being towed. No injuries were reported.
On Sunday, January 18, at 6:48 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on the U.S. 30 Bypass just east of Reeceville Road in Caln Township involving a 2017 Nissan Rogue driven by a 30-year-old Parkesburg man. Police reported the vehicle lost traction and struck a guardrail, sustaining disabling front-end damage and requiring a tow. No injuries were reported.
On Wednesday, January 21, at 3:37 p.m., state police investigated a two-vehicle crash on North Manor Road west of Bulltown Road in West Nantmeal Township involving a Subaru Outback driven by a 19-year-old Honey Brook woman and a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder driven by a 35-year-old Glenmoore woman. Police documentation indicates suspected minor injuries and reflects an allegation that one driver followed too closely.
On Thursday, January 22, at 1:51 p.m., troopers handled another two-vehicle crash tied to spacing in traffic, this time on the U.S. 30 eastbound on-ramp at the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass in Valley Township. Police reported that a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by an 18-year-old Honey Brook woman struck a 2025 Mazda CX-50 driven by a Coatesville teenager, with no injuries reported.
On Monday, January 26, at 12:34 p.m., troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 202 near mile marker 18.4 in East Whiteland Township involving a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 43-year-old Malvern man. Police reported the truck lost traction on snowy pavement, slid to the right shoulder, struck a snow embankment, and then hit a guardrail. Troopers reported no injuries and indicated the driver was cited for allegedly driving at an unsafe speed.
Two separate crashes were documented on Thursday, January 29, in different parts of the county. At 8:23 a.m., troopers investigated a crash on U.S. 202 southbound about 215 feet east of Swedesford Road in East Whiteland Township involving a 2022 Nissan Rogue driven by a 29-year-old woman. Police reported the vehicle encountered icy and snow-covered shoulder conditions, struck a center median barrier, and came to rest along the right shoulder. Troopers reported suspected minor injuries and said the driver was transported to Paoli Hospital for evaluation.
Later that day at 3:38 p.m., troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Phoenixville Pike west of White Horse Road in Charlestown Township involving a 2016 Nissan Rogue driven by an 18-year-old Phoenixville man. Police reported the driver hit an icy patch, lost control, crossed the center line, and left the roadway before striking a pole, causing disabling front-end damage. No injuries were reported.
On Friday, January 30, at 7:41 a.m., troopers investigated a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 202 east of Planebrook Road in East Whiteland Township involving a 2012 Honda CR-V driven by a 51-year-old Philadelphia woman and a 2009 Honda Civic driven by a 37-year-old West Norton man. Police reported both vehicles lost control and entered the median during the incident, with no injuries reported.
A more serious crash was documented Sunday, February 1, at 11:15 a.m. on Coldstream Road south of Maryhill Road in Charlestown Township. Troopers reported that a driver traveling too fast for conditions entered a curve, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided with another vehicle. Police documentation shows multiple occupants were evaluated for injuries, with at least two people transported to hospitals for treatment. Troopers indicated citations were filed alleging unsafe speed and lane-control violations.
Later on February 1, at 4:12 p.m., troopers responded to another single-vehicle crash on the U.S. 30 eastbound bypass near mile marker 277.7 in Caln Township. Police reported an 89-year-old Coatesville man driving a 2008 Honda Accord attempted to pull onto the shoulder, hit an icy patch, and slid off the roadway into a grassy area where the vehicle struck a tree. Police reported no injuries.
The release also documents a crash Monday, February 2, at 9:03 p.m. on the U.S. 30 Bypass west of Route 113 in Caln Township involving a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by a 51-year-old Honey Brook woman and a tractor-trailer driven by a 24-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio. Police reported no injuries.
The citations and violations referenced in the incident reports are allegations. Any driver cited or charged in connection with these crashes is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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