Sunday, March 10, 2019

One Injured in Route 309 Crash near Tamaqua Sunday Morning

An elderly man was injured Sunday morning in a crash on Route 309.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred on Sunday morning around 7:30am when Robert Jewells, 89, of Tamaqua was travelling south on Route 309 near 83 Claremont Avenue,  Rush Township, when he lost control on a left curve.

Jewell's vehicle left the roadway and struck a concrete planter.

Jewell suffered injuries of unknown severity and was transported to an area hospital via Tamaqua ambulance.

Hometown Fire assisted at the scene.

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