HARTLEY TOWNSHIP - One person is dead and two others were seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident in Union County.
Allison R. Vonneida, 21, of Hartleton, was pronounced dead at the scene by Union County Coroner Wanda Walters following the 2:15 a.m. accident Saturday on Route 235 near Palmen Road in Hartley Township.
State police at Milton report a 1999 Mercury Cougar, driven by Christopher A. Wirth, 21. of Hartleton, was traveling south on Route 235 at a high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate a left curve in the road. Wirth lost control of the vehicle, slid through the north lane and left the roadway, striking several trees.
Wirth and Vonneida were ejected from the vehicle while a second passenger, Dediree E. Cronin, 21, of Hartleton, remained inside. Wirth and Cronin suffered severe injuries and were transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, via Life Flight helicopter. A nursing supervisor reported the two were in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon.
Police say the crash is under investigation. They were assisted at the scene by Mifflinburg Fire and Ambulance.