{"id":82722,"date":"2026-01-09T21:01:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T21:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/82722\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T21:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T21:01:08","slug":"coroner-identifies-salisbury-township-boy-killed-when-struck-by-minivan-while-riding-scooter-local-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/82722\/","title":{"rendered":"Coroner identifies Salisbury Township boy killed when struck by minivan while riding scooter | Local News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christopher Wayne Beiler<\/a> died of blunt force trauma after he was struck by a minivan Dec. 31 while riding a scooter in Salisbury Township, the Berks County coroner announced Friday.<\/p>\n

Beiler, 11, of Salisbury Township, died at Reading Hospital following the crash on Churchtown Road, south of Mast Road. The crash happened just before 6 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police.<\/p>\n

The manner of death is pending as police complete an accident investigation, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. An autopsy was conducted Jan. 2.<\/p>\n

Beiler was heading south on Churchtown Road when a Dodge Caravan failed to pass with enough space and struck the boy from behind, throwing him from the scooter, police previously said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contacted Friday, Public Information Officer Trooper James T. Grothey said the crash remains under investigation and there was no further information at this time.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce the investigation is completed, the Lancaster County District Attorney\u2019s Office and Troopers will make a determination on charges,\u201d he said in an email.<\/p>\n

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