Route 443 in Mahoning Township was closed Sunday afternoon due to a crash. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in front of the former Fedor car wash. It appeared a vehicle traveling east had slowed down or stopped when it was rear ended. Lehighton paramedics were on scene evaluating those involved. Mahoning Valley fire company responded to the scene. Route 443 was closed from Ninth Street to Mall Road. COPYRIGHT LARRY NEFF/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS