CUMRU TWP., Pa. – A crash that shut down part of Route 724 in Cumru Township on Tuesday morning has been confirmed as a fatal accident. Rt. 724 has been reopened as of 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.
The Cumru Township Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Philadelphia Avenue (Route 724) in the area of Valley Stream Road. Initial reports indicated the crash involved a trash hauler and a pickup truck, with possible entrapment and fire, according to a press release from the police.
Police say when emergency crews arrived, they determined that the driver of the pickup truck had died at the scene. The driver and passenger of the trash hauler were evaluated by EMS and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to officials.
Authorities say Philadelphia Avenue was closed between Valley Stream Road and Morgantown Road (Route 10) for an extended period to allow for crash investigation and scene processing.
According to preliminary witness accounts and video evidence, investigators say the trash hauler was traveling eastbound on Philadelphia Avenue, while the pickup truck was traveling westbound. The pickup truck crossed the center line, resulting in a head-on collision.
The investigation remains ongoing. The identities of those involved are not being released at this time, pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information is asked to contact the Cumru Township Police Department at (610) 777-9595.