Back‑Up Collision on Bark Shanty Road in Potter County Reported
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A two‑vehicle crash occurred on August 24, 2026 at approximately 4:37 p.m. on Bark Shanty Road in Potter County’s Keating Township, according to a Pennsylvania State Police public information release (docket UPLOAD‑20260825183019‑0d6842f6).
The Pennsylvania State Police, acting as the investigating agency, assigned the case the internal CAD number 2026‑1071556. The incident involved a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (Unit #1) backing out of a driveway onto Bark Shanty Road and failing to yield to an on‑coming 2020 Ford F‑150 XLT (Unit #2). The collision struck the Silverado’s 5‑o’clock side against the Ford’s 1‑o’clock side, resulting in minor damage to both vehicles – the Silverado sustained minor damage, while the Ford suffered minor bumper and right‑front‑tire damage.
No injuries were reported, and no EMS transport was required. The Pennsylvania State Police issued a written warning for the driver of Unit #1 under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3702A (Limitations on Backing – General Rule). No criminal charges were filed, and no arrests were made at the scene.
The crash investigation remains open, and the Pennsylvania State Police noted that the information released is preliminary and may be updated as additional details become available.
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