Two transported after Main Street crash
SHENANDOAH – Two borough residents were taken to a local hospital after a crash on South Main Street near Valero Friday.
The crash happened around 1:00pm in the area of 415 South Main Street, state troopers said.
A 2016 Chevrolet Equinox was headed south on Main Street entering the Gold Star Highway as a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee was preparing to turn into the Valero gas station from the southbound lane.
Troopers said the Equinox, driven by 24-year-old Sonya Knapp, of Shenandoah, attempted to pass the Jeep in a no-passing zone. The two vehicles collided at the front fenders, and the Equinox continued and struck the nearby Gold Star Bridge.
Both vehicles sustained disabling damage, troopers said.
Sonya Knapp and passenger Jessica Knapp, 45, of Shenandoah, were taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill for treatment of suspected minor injuries, while the occupants of the Jeep were unharmed.
Troopers did not name a driver of the Jeep.
All persons involved in the crash were wearing seatbelts, and Route 924 remained open during the crash.
Responding to the scene along with State Police were firefighters from Shenandoah’s Rescue, Hook, and Ladder and Columbia fire companies, along with West Mahanoy Township Police.
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