(Forward Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in Butler are reporting that they were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident last night, September 20, 2021,  at 9:15 PM on Pa. Route 68, Evans City Road in Forward Township.
Troopers reported via release that upon arriving on the scene and investigating it was learned that a 2019 Ram 1500 being driven 27-year-old Chase Cooper was traveling north on Evans City Road when he crossed the double yellow line and struck a 2018 Dodge 1500 being driven by 56-year-old Timothy Harris of Wexford head on.
Cooper was extricated from the vehicle by mechanical means and was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC for suspected serious injuries.
Harris and his passenger, 58-year-old Janet Harris also of Wexford were extricated from their vehicle by mechanical means and transported via medical helicopter to Allegheny General Hospital with suspected serious injuries.
Pa State Police are reporting that Cooper’s vehicle crossed the double yellow lines multiple times before the accident as they continue to investigate.