Monday, March 31, 2025

Police Seek Driver Who Fled Traffic Stop on I-81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are searching for the driver of a blue Subaru Impreza that fled from a traffic stop earlier this month on Interstate 81.

According to police, the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding on I-81 southbound in Delano Township, but the driver refused to pull over, reaching speeds over 100 mph and passing vehicles on the shoulder.

The vehicle, bearing registration LYV9976, briefly entered Mahanoy City before evading authorities.  

Anyone with information on the driver’s identity is urged to contact Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville at (570) 874-5300.