Crash/Fire

NY truck driver charged after striking bridge in Jefferson County

Monday, December 6 by wcednews

Perry Township, PA – A truck driver is being charged for driving while his license was suspended after his truck struck a bridge in Jefferson County.The 38-year-old man from New York state had been driving along Valier Drive on Dec. 1 when he failed... Read More.

Punxsy woman flown to hospital after crash with tree

Saturday, December 4 by wcednews

Gaskill Township, PA - A passenger was severely injured and had to be flown to a hospital after a vehicle struck a tree in Jefferson County.66-year-old Robert Henretta from Punxsutawney had been driving on Route 26 in Gaskill Township on Nov. 30.For unknown reasons,... Read More.

PennDOT plow truck catches fire on I-80

Wednesday, December 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A PennDOT plow truck caught fire early Tuesday morning.It happened near the 115 mile marker of Interstate 80 east around 5:15 a.m.The driver had pulled over after having mechanical issues with the truck, and they were able to escape safely.Lawrence Township... Read More.

Fire damages home on 11th Street, Clearfield

Tuesday, November 30 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A home in Clearfield was damaged in a fire recently.Clearfield Fire Department says a house along the 400 block of 11th Street caught fire around 9:30 Friday night.Because firefighters arrived quickly and were able to douse the flames from the inside... Read More.

Details on some I-80 crashes Tuesday

Friday, November 26 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – We're getting more details on some of the crashes that happened earlier this week on Interstate 80, shutting down portions of I-80 from early Tuesday morning until the afternoon.In one case on I-80 near the 97.5 mile marker around 1... Read More.

Pittsburgh police officer accused of DUI crash

Friday, November 26 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – In Pittsburgh, a police officer is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident, injuring a television station employee.Officer Tariq Jamal-Francis is being charged with DUI, reckless driving, and child endangerment for the crash that happened on... Read More.

Multi-vehicle accident causes I-80 road closure overnight

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson County, PA – One of the first light snowfalls of the season has already caused some accidents and road closures.A multi-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound around 2 a.m. overnight shut down all lanes between exit 120 in Clearfield and exit 90... Read More.

Home destroyed, two dogs killed in Winslow Twp fire

Tuesday, November 23 by wcednews

Winslow Township, PA – A house fire in Jefferson County recently took multiple fire companies to extinguish the flames.Fire crews were called to a home along Yohe Road in Winslow Township around 7:30 Saturday night.Firefighters say the flames were already shooting through the roof... Read More.

Minor fire at Cooper Township Municipal Building

Thursday, November 18 by wcednews

Cooper Township, PA – The Cooper Township Municipal Building, in the eastern part of Clearfield County near Winburne, had to evacuate due to a small fire Wednesday afternoon.There are no details on the fire or what caused it, but it was quickly extinguished.Cooper Township... Read More.

Curwensville man injured after striking tree

Wednesday, November 17 by wcednews

Bloom Township, PA – A Curwensville man was left with serious injuries after striking a tree in Clearfield County.State Police say 63-year-old Glenn Gearhart had been driving along Greenville Pike in Bloom Township, close to its intersection with Chestnut Grove Highway, on Nov. 6.It... Read More.