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Minor injuries in Schuylkill crash

Minor injuries were reported in a one vehicle crash in Schuylkill County. It was one of two reported by state police at Schuylkill Haven.

Troopers said Denise D. Olechnowicz, 58, of Pottsville, was driving a 2006 Ford F150 pickup truck southbound on SR61 in West Brunswick Township, about 2:05 p.m. on Monday, July 25. She lost control and the truck traveled onto the shoulder where it struck an embankment. The truck traveled for about 58 feet along the embankment before rolling over onto the passenger side, where it came to rest.Olechnowicz and passenger Jason T. Teel, 35, also of Pottsville, both sustained minor injuries and were transported to the Schuylkill Medical Center-S. Jackson St., Pottsville, for treatment. Another passenger, Malazia S. Teel, 4, in a child safety seat, was not injured.Troopers cited Olechnowicz for driving on roadways laned for traffic.Troopers investigated a two vehicle crash about 5:32 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, along SR125 in Pine Grove Township. Troopers said Clyde A. Koons, 70, of Pine Grove, was driving a 2004 Buick LeSabre and leaving a service station lot to go north when his vehicle was struck in the rear by a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer driven by Steven J. Smith, 51, also of Pine Grove.Upon impact the Buick spun clockwise about 180 degrees and traveled to the west side of the road. The Mercury continued to travel 60 feet after impact north and came to rest in the intersection with Paradise Road.No one was injured. Troopers cited Koons for vehicles entering or crossing roadway.