Single-Vehicle Crash on SR 49 Near Barnett Rd, Allegany Township, Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A Pennsylvania State Police crash investigation report filed under case number PA 2026‑1071998 documents a single‑vehicle collision that occurred on August 24, 2026 at approximately 6:23 p.m. on State Route 49, about 299 feet east of Barnett Road in Allegany Township, Potter County.
The incident involved a lone motorist traveling westbound who left the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, collided with a tree, and then impacted a second embankment before coming to rest. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was later towed from the scene by Kightlinger Motors.
According to the report, the driver was wearing a seat belt and suffered no injuries. No medical assistance was required, and no EMS agency was dispatched. The crash report lists the primary violation as “pending investigation,” and no driver was charged at the time of filing.
The Pennsylvania State Police investigator assigned to the case is identified as “JAGENCY INVESTIGATOR” from the Coudersport office. No additional details regarding the driver’s name, age, gender, or residence were provided in the public release.
Because the investigation remains ongoing, the case status is listed as pending. No court hearing, bail, or restitution information is applicable at this stage.
Authorities remind the public that crash investigations are fluid and that details may be updated as the investigation proceeds. The presumption of innocence applies to any potential charges that may arise from this incident, and the matter will be handled by the appropriate prosecuting authority should formal charges be filed.
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