DUI, Reckless Endangerment Charges in Stewardson Twp Crash
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A crash in Stewardson Township, Potter County, has led to charges of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Reckless Endangerment against Ryder M. Gardner, 18, of Lock Haven, Pa. The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, at approximately 00:34 hrs. on Pine Hill Road, 1035 feet west of Rausch Road.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police report, Gardner was operating a 2003 Saturn Ion northbound on SR44 (Pine Hill Rd) when he lost control of the vehicle while attempting to negotiate a left-hand curve. The vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and crashed into the northbound embankment, rolling over onto its roof.
Gardner and his passenger, Zackery M. Musser, 18, also of Lock Haven, were not injured in the crash. Gardner was charged with 3301A Driving on Right Side of Roadway – General Rule, among other charges related to the incident.
The case, docket number UPLOAD-20260217153301-aefaf7fc, is being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police – Coudersport, with Investigator Jonah Klock leading the investigation. Gardner’s court proceedings and bail information are not specified in the available records.
The Potter County Court will handle the case, with further proceedings to be determined. As with all cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Potter County District Attorney’s office are responsible for prosecuting the case.
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