(File photo of Beaver Falls Police Department taken by Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks in September of 2020)

Story by Frank Sparks, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The City of Beaver Falls Police Chief David Johnson reported via released statement on Friday, August 19, 2022 that Beaver Falls Police officers were dispatched to the area of 3rd Avenue and 13th Street at 9:30 PM Thursday night, August 18, 2022 for a report of multiple people being struck by a vehicle.
Upon officers arriving and investigating it was determined that Karen Marie Humphries of Beaver Falls struck three people with her vehicle after complaints about her driving. Officers also determined that Humphries was under the influence of alcohol during the incident. 
Chief Johnson said in the release that Humphries has been charged with, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Simple Assault, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol at the Highest Rate. Humphries was later transported to the Beaver County Jail. 
According to the Chief one of the victims was transported to an area hospital for treatment and two victims were believed to have minor injuries. 
He also said that this is an active investigation, and no further information is available for release currently.