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Carbon crashes

• State police at Bethlehem reported investigating a two-vehicle crash along Route 873 in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County, at 4:57 p.m. on Aug. 22.

Troopers said Carl Brown, 58, of Palmerton, driving a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, was northbound and stopped for traffic when his vehicle was hit in the rear by a 2005 Buick Lacrosse driven by Justin S. Patire, 21, of Lansford. No injuries were reported.

Troopers cited Patire for following too closely.

• Troopers also reported on a crash that occurred on Aug. 10 at 5:38 p.m. at the intersection of Mauch Chunk Road and Levans Road, in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

Troopers said Darlene T. Muhr, 60, of Allentown, was driving a 2012 Ford Focus westbound on Levans Road while Anthony L. Arcus, 68, of Slatington, was southbound on Mauch Chunk Road driving a 2021 Kia Forte. Muhr failed to stop for a red traffic light at the intersection as she turned to go onto Mauch Chunk Road. The front of her vehicle struck the driver side bumper of Arcus’ vehicle.

Muhr, Arcus and his passenger, Marissa L. Rupert, 41, of Slatington, were all not injured.

Muhr was cited for a red light violation.