Hit and Run Charges Filed in Ulysses Twp. Crash
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A hit and run incident occurred on April 27, 2026, at approximately 14:35 hours, at the intersection of US Route 6 and SR 449 in Ulysses Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania State Police report, a single vehicle crash involved a boat being towed that broke free from the trailer and fell onto the roadway. The operator of the vehicle, identified as William A. Otero, 46, of York, Pennsylvania, fled the scene.
The crash is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police, with Trooper Micah Smith listed as the agency investigator. The incident involved a 2026 crash with a case number of PA 2026-535037. The Pennsylvania State Police were assisted on the scene by the Ulysses Fire Police and Whites Towing.
Although the docket does not specify the exact charges filed against Otero, the incident is classified as a hit and run. In Pennsylvania, hit and run is typically charged under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3744, which states that any driver involved in an accident resulting in damage or injury must stop and provide information. Failure to do so can result in serious consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
As the investigation continues, the Pennsylvania State Police remind the public that incidents are often fluid and rapidly evolving, and information provided should be considered preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge.
William A. Otero is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Potter County District Attorney’s Office will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
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