Two Locals Escape Injuries in Paint Township Crash

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published March 19, 2017 4:30 am
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PAINT TWP., Pa. (EYT) — According to Clarion-based State Police, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday night on 28th Division Highway, in Paint Township, Clarion County.

Police say 40-year-old Richard S. Greenawalt, of Clarion, and 53-year-old George Gilmore, of Strattanville, were involved in the collision.

According to police, around 11:00 p.m., a 2007 Saturn Vue, driven by Greenawalt, failed to remain stopped and turn left through the red light onto State Route 66. The vehicle collided with the left side rear end of Gilmore’s 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix which was traveling east on Route 322, through a green light.

The Pontiac rotated 180 degrees and came to a final rest facing west on Route 322.

The Saturn came to a final rest in the southbound lane of Route 66.

Neither driver was injured and declined medical attention.

Both drivers were using seat belts.

Greenawalt was charged with a traffic violation.

The vehicles were rendered disabled and were towed from the scene by Mark’s Auto and Frye’s Auto.

Shippenville Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.

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