Allegany Twp Crash: Driver Charged
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A single-vehicle crash occurred on February 19, 2026, at approximately 06:37 hrs. on State Route 49 in Allegany Township, Potter County. The driver, Harvey P. Sell, was traveling east when he lost control of his 2010 Ford F-150XLT due to icy road conditions, resulting in the vehicle traveling off the westbound side of the roadway and hitting a ditch.
Sell, a resident of Coudersport, Pennsylvania, was charged with 75 Pa.C.S. § 3361, Driving at Safe Speed. He sustained suspected minor injuries from the crash and was transported to UPMC Cole for medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Kightlinger Motors, and minor damage was observed to the 11 o’clock position of the vehicle.
The crash was investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police, with Trooper Hurley serving as the agency investigator. The incident was assisted on the scene by Tri Town Fire/EMS and Kightlinger Motors. The docket number for this case is UPLOAD-20260310182041-ca64850f.
Sell’s case will proceed through the court system, with the next steps to be determined by the court. As with all cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Pennsylvania State Police will continue to investigate the incident, and any updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Potter County Court of Common Pleas will handle the case, with the Honorable President Judge presiding over the court. The Pennsylvania State Police will be the prosecuting authority in this matter.
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