Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Brighton Twp. Pa.) Brighton Township Police Officer Donald E. Sanders was driving his vehicle on Tuscarawas Road while under the influence of alcohol Friday night, according to PA State Police. The second vehicle operated by Mya R. Converso, 19 of Midland attempted to swerve to avoid a collision with Sanders vehicle, but was unsuccessful, and her vehicle was struck by Sanders’ vehicle. Converso’s vehicle continued to travel on the road damaging property at 4620 Tuscarawas Road. Skid marks were observed on the road from Sanders’ vehicle , placing the vehicle in the wrong lane of traffic. The skid marks continued eastbound and came to finally rest on the southside of the road, and damage to his vehicle was evident. Brake Stop towed both vehicles from the scene, state police reported.