Deer Collision Results in Traffic Violation on Germania Rd, Potter County
COUDERPORT, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police released a public information report for a motor‑vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 144 (Germania Road) in Abbott Township, Potter County, on August 2, 2026, at approximately 23:26 hours. The incident was logged under Pennsylvania State Police crash case number PA 2026‑98379.
The crash involved a single 2021 Toyota Tundra (unit #001) traveling northbound in the right lane of State Route 144. According to the crash synopsis, a deer leapt onto the roadway and came to a stop on the right‑hand side of the road. The driver, whose name and age were not listed in the public docket, was wearing a lap/shoulder seat belt and sustained no injuries. Minor damage was reported to the vehicle.
Although the driver was marked as “charged” in the report, the violation was recorded as “not charged.” The citation issued references violation code 33091 – “Driving on roadways laned for traffic – single.” No criminal charge under the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes was listed.
No medical transport was required, and the driver was not taken to a medical facility. The Pennsylvania State Police agency listed for the investigation is the Couderport field office. No arresting officer names or badge numbers were provided in the docket.
The case remains open pending any further investigation. No bail, fines, costs, or restitution amounts were noted in the available records. The presiding magistrate or judge was not identified in the docket.
As required by law, the driver is presumed innocent until proven otherwise, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office retains jurisdiction over any potential prosecution.
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