Driver escapes injury
LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - Jared W. Holdren, 25, of Coal Township, escaped injury Sunday night in a one-car accident along Route 147 in this Northumberland County township.
State police at Stonington reported Holdren was driving a 2010 Toyota Prius south at 8:11 p.m. when a deer ran onto the highway into the path of his auto, causing a collision. Holdren was then able to bring his car to a controlled stop.
Police said Holdren was wearing a seat belt.
Members of Dalmatia Fire Company assisted at the scene.
