Crash/Fire

Appalachian Wood Products loading dock intentionally set on fire in Clearfield

Tuesday, November 10 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – Someone seems to have purposefully set a fire over this past weekend at a lumber business near Clearfield. Lawrence Township Police say that they're still investigating the act of criminal mischief and arson at Appalachian Wood Products. A loading dock seems as... Read More.

24-year-old West Decatur man killed in crash, investigation ongoing

Monday, November 9 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA – A Clearfield County man was killed in a fatal crash late Friday night, but details are still limited on exactly what happened. 24-year-old Travis Straw from West Decatur is listed as the victim. State Police from Clearfield say they were called the... Read More.

Creosote buildup causes fire in Knox

Wednesday, November 4 by wcednews

Beaver Township, PA – In Clarion County, a fire that left two men without a home has been blamed on creosote buildup in the chimney. Around 6 p.m. Monday, fire crews were called out to a home along Myers Hill Road in Beaver Township, near... Read More.

Explosive house fire in Rimersburg found to be accidental

Monday, November 2 by wcednews

Rimersburg, PA – A explosive house fire in Clarion County was ruled as accidental. A home along Chestnut Street in Rimersburg caught fire and was destroyed after an explosion last Thursday morning. After a thorough investigation, it was found to be accidental. The two-story home was a... Read More.

Treasure Lake home destroyed by fire, pets killed

Wednesday, October 28 by wcednews

Treasure Lake, PA – A home in Treasure Lake was destroyed by fire recently. Fire crews were called to the home along San Andres Road just before 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The two residents were able to escape safely, but sadly a couple of pets died... Read More.

Two people seriously injured in Clarion County crash

Monday, October 26 by wcednews

Toby Township, PA – Two drivers are left with serious injuries after a crash in Clarion County. 19-year-old Gavin Reesman from Rimersburg had been driving his Honda Accord too fast for conditions along Route 68 in Toby Township on Oct. 19. He lost control, overcorrected, and... Read More.

Summerville man strikes truck then tree, sustains serious injuries

Monday, October 26 by wcednews

Paint Township, PA – A Summerville man sustained serious injuries after striking a truck head-on, then hitting a tree. 20-year-old Tristian Doshak had been driving his Jeep Liberty on Route 66 in Paint Township in Clarion County when he crossed over the yellow line momentarily. He... Read More.

Ridgway garage fire that destroyed vehicles still under investigation

Thursday, October 22 by wcednews

Ridgway, PA – The State Police Fire Marshal is still investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a garage and numerous vehicles in Ridgway. A wood frame garage on Dill Hill Road caught fire on Oct. 17. The fire destroyed multiple vehicles and everything stored... Read More.

Many deer-related crashes

Thursday, October 22 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – As the temperatures were cooler earlier this week and will drop again for the weekend, more deer are on the move... meaning more deer-related crashes. Thankfully in the majority of the police reports we're seeing in crashes with deer,... Read More.

Mahaffey woman seriously injured in suspected DUI crash

Wednesday, October 21 by wcednews

Gaskill Township, PA – A Mahaffey woman is recovering from serious injuries after striking a telephone pole earlier this month while under the influence. 58-year-old Susie Benitez-Daou had been driving too fast along Route 36 in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County on Oct. 5. She went off... Read More.