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Tractor-trailer overturns in Juniata County

EAST WATERFORD -- A tractor-trailer overturned along Route 75 in Juniata County early Oct. 7, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown.

Police said Brennan D. Shirk, 28, of East Waterford, was traveling south near Brick Church Road at approximately 3:18 a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway, overturned and struck a utility pole.

Shirk was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. No charges were filed.

Lack Tuscarora Fire and EMS and Eagle Hazmat and Towing assisted at the scene.

Pickup truck catches fire following crash

NEWPORT -- A Millerstown man escaped injury after his pickup truck crashed and caught fire Oct. 13 along Spring Road in Perry County, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Newport.

Police said Zachary Q. Newlin, 38, was driving a 2010 Honda Ridgeline north near 4605 Spring Road at approximately 3:45 p.m. when the vehicle began to catch fire.

The pickup came to rest along the right curb of Spring Road and became completely engulfed in flames.

Newlin was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. Police said the vehicle was towed by a private towing company.

Shermans Dale Fire Department and emergency medical services assisted at the scene.

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