Eulalia Twp Crash: Driver Charged After Falling Asleep
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A single-vehicle crash occurred on February 18, 2026, at approximately 15:23 hours, on State Route 49 in Eulalia Township, Potter County. The driver, Brian J. Pekarski, 61, of Coudersport, was traveling westbound when he fell asleep, lost control of his vehicle, and drove over the embankment, striking a mailbox, guide rail, and a tree.
According to the crash report, Pekarski was not wearing his seat belt and sustained minor injuries. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado. The crash is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police, with Trooper Landen Weis as the primary investigator.
Although the docket number is UPLOAD-20260310182248-49104874, no specific charges or court information are listed in the provided records. The incident is a single-vehicle crash, and the primary violation is not specified. The Pennsylvania State Police policy is to disseminate information regarding incidents that are likely to generate significant interest among the public and media in a timely manner.
As the investigation is ongoing, the information provided should be considered preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the case will be prosecuted by the Potter County District Attorney’s Office.
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