MBG-2024-11-0208
On November 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:55 am, the police department was dispatched to the intersection of South Market Street and West Keller Street for a vehicle vs. pedestrian. Investigation determined John Freshman was driving northbound on South Market Street. Freshman stopped to wait for oncoming traffic before turning onto West Keller Street. Upon starting his turn, he observed a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. Freshman attempted to swerve to avoid hitting the pedestrian, but was not successful. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground and sustained injuries. They were transported to the hospital for further treatment.
The police department was assisted on scene by the Mechanicsburg Fire Department and Penn State EMS.
John Freshman, 83 – Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Pedestrian, 70 – Mechanicsburg, PA 17055