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Line painters involved in two-vehicle accident in White Deer Township
WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP — Two vehicles involved in line painting on Route 15 in White Deer Township collided on May 29, according to state police in Milton.
State Trooper Aaron Messiner, of the Milton State Police Barracks, reported the crash occurred at 11:40 a.m. May 29 on the Westbranch Highway in White Deer Township, 454 feet north of the Old Route 15 exit. No injuries were reported.
Peter C. Andrews, 34, of Taylor, was driving a 2012 Isuzu while J. Cagers Martinez, 25, of Oswego, N.Y., was following in a 2010 Ford F650 Super Crew. They were both completing line painting on the left side of the highway, police said.
Martinez began slowing down to start painting when Andrews failed to stop and struck the other vehicle, police said.
The Isuzu had disabling damage, and the Super Crew had minor damage, police said.
Andrews was not wearing a seat belt, but Martinez was, police said.
Andrews was cited for careless driving, police said.
Assisting on the scene were William Cameron Engine Company and Bailey's Auto and Towing of Allenwood, police said.
— JUSTIN STRAWSER
