DUI Crash Charges Filed in Wharton Township
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A DUI crash incident occurred on April 18, 2026, at approximately 21:31 hours, on Fox Meadow Lane in Wharton Township, Potter County. The Pennsylvania State Police, Coudersport Patrol Unit, responded to the single-vehicle crash and suspected that the operator was driving under the influence of alcohol.
The incident is being investigated by Trooper Hurley, and the details of the crash are still emerging. The operator, an 81-year-old female from Austin, Pa., was involved in the incident. A 2018 vehicle was also involved in the crash.
The charges filed against the operator include Driving Under the Influence, although the specific charges and citations, such as 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802, are not listed in the provided information.
As the investigation is ongoing, the case status and any upcoming court proceedings are not available at this time. The Pennsylvania State Police are committed to transparency and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting the case.
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