Published January 22. 2026 02:45PM
State police at the Fern Ridge barracks reported the following crashes:
• Joseph J. Coar III, 52, of Kunkletown, was cited for failure to yield after a two-vehicle crash at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 on Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township. No one was injured in the incident.
Police said he was driving a 2012 Kia Forte in the roundabout from Route 209 when it struck a 2023 Hyundai Sonata operated by Eugene D. Schwenck, 53, of Effort.
They said the Forte had minor damage and was able to be driven from the scene, while the Sonata had moderate damage that required towing.
• Two other vehicles were damaged in a crash in the roundabout in the township at 11:07 a.m. Jan. 13.
Police said the driver of a 2005 Toyota Tundra, whom they did not identify, failed to yield the right of way while entering the roundabout and the pickup struck a 2019 Toyota Sienna minivan. That driver was also not identified.
Police said both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
The Tundra driver was cited after the crash, according to police.