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Schuylkill driver in Lehigh crash

A Schuylkill County driver was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Lehigh County in which both drivers were cited.

State police at Fogelsville said the crash occurred at 6:14 p.m. Sunday along Limeport Pike in Lower Milford Township. Troopers said Tanya M. Hinkle, 24, of Pottsville, was driving a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound, while Gunter W. Simon, 41, of Schwenksville, was driving a 2010 Ford Expedition westbound. Troopers said Hinkle attempted a left turn into a driveway at 1462 Limeport Pike and pulled directly into the path of Simon and a collision occurred.Hinkle had three passengers, Brenda Hinkle, 54 and two juveniles, one age 6 and the second an infant. The 6-year-old sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene, while the others were not injured. Simon had three passengers, all juveniles, ages 4, 8 and 10. None were injured.Troopers cited Hinkle for the crash. Simon was cited for registration and certificate of title required.