MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police have released the details of a two-vehicle crash in Monroe Township that sent two people to the Clarion Hospital.
According to Clarion-based State Police, this crash occurred on Sunday, December 9, around 12:18 p.m. on State Route 68 at its intersection with Interstate 80 westbound ramp in Monroe Township, Clarion County.
Police say 83-year-old Sarah E. Parkes, of Clarion, was in the left turning lane of Route 68 in a 2008 Suzuki XL7.
A 2014 Subaru Impreza driven by 34-year-old Amber K. Jackson, of Templeton, was traveling south on Route 68 coming through the intersection in the left lane.
The Suzuki had a solid green light and proceeded to make a left turn onto the I-80 westbound on-ramp and did so without yielding to the southbound traffic that also had a solid green light.
As the Suzuki was negotiating a left turn, the Subaru impacted its passenger’s front door.
Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
Sarah Parkes and her passenger 85-year-old James H. Parkes, of Clarion, were not injured.
Clarion Hospital EMS transported Amber Jackson and her passenger 31-year-old Andrew C. Jackson, of Templeton, to Clarion Hospital for suspected minor injuries.
All occupants were using seat belts.
Parkes was charged with a traffic violation.
Clarion Fire and Hose Company No. 1, Clarion Hospital EMS, Leadbetter Towing, and Mark’s Auto assisted at the scene.
The above report was released to exploreClarion.com on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
