Hit‑and‑Run Crash Leads to Careless Driving Charge in Roulette Township, Potter County
Coudersport, Pa. – A hit‑and‑run incident that occurred on September 15, 2026, in Roulette Township, Potter County, resulted in a careless‑driving charge for the driver involved.
The crash took place at approximately 20:33 hours on Railroad Avenue, about one foot east of Ought Street. According to the report, a 2015 Ford Taurus (model X) left the roadway, struck a speed‑limit sign, re‑entered the road, and then fled the scene, constituting a hit‑and‑run. The driver, identified as Crystal M. Moore, 40, a resident of Roulette, Pennsylvania, was wearing a shoulder belt at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported, and EMS did not transport anyone to a medical facility.
Moore was subsequently charged with a primary violation of Careless Driving – General Rule under Pennsylvania Vehicle Code § 3714(a). The charge is documented in the PSP report as “3714A Careless Driving – General Rule.” The report indicates that the driver was indeed charged, though details regarding bail, court appearance dates, or the presiding magistrate were not provided in the docket.
Law enforcement officials from the Pennsylvania State Police Coudersport office, investigator Weis Landen, compiled the crash synopsis and released it to the public in accordance with PSP policy on transparency. The agency noted that the information is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation proceeds.
As of the filing of this docket, no court hearing dates, bail conditions, or sentencing information have been entered into the public record. The case remains open pending further investigation and court action.
Under Pennsylvania law, the presumption of innocence applies until a court of competent jurisdiction determines guilt. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the matter in accordance with state statutes.
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