DUI Charges Filed in Potter County
Coudersport, Pa. — A crash on Rausch Road in Abbott Township, Potter County, has led to charges being filed against Mark A. Shannon, 32, of Shickshinny, Pa. According to the Pennsylvania State Police report, the incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at approximately 16:47 hours. Shannon was operating a 2022 Polaris 570 SPMN EPS motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a left turn, exited the roadway, and struck an embankment. The motorcycle became airborne, traveled 20-25 feet, and landed on Shannon, who was transported to UPMC Williamsport for treatment of unknown severity injuries.
Shannon has been charged with a primary violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3361, Operation in Safe Manner – Speed, 1st Offense. The case is currently pending in the Potter County Court of Common Pleas, with a docket number of UPLOAD-20260601150016-1d939e60. The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Trooper Josiah McClaren, investigated the crash, with assistance from Gale Hose Ambulance at the scene.
Bail information and conditions are not specified in the available records. The court proceedings, including any upcoming hearings or dispositions, are also not detailed in the provided information. However, it is noted that the case is subject to change as additional investigative details emerge.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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