No Injuries after Woman hits Truck

PIKE TWP. – Two drivers escaped injury following an accident on Route 6 Monday, February 14 at 7:45 am.

Police say 24-year-old Talia C. Piaquadio, of Galeton, was driving a 2011 Mazda 3 east on Route 6 when she rear-ended a 1998 GMC Sonoma, driven by 67-year-old Virgil P. Harrison, of Galeton.

The accident happened as Harrison was slowing for a vehicle making a left-hand turn. Police say Piaquadio was distracted and failed to slow in time, hitting the rear of Harrison’s truck.

Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.

Piaquadio’s car was towed from the scene by Gaines Garage. Harrison’s truck suffered minor damage and was able to be driven from the scene.

Piaquadio faces charges for speeding as a result of the crash.