Sunday, June 12, 2016

A Kutztown-area man is dead and another person injured after an all-terrain vehicle collided with a tree in PA



Kutztown-area man dies after early morning ATV crash


Emily Opilo Of The Morning Call

Kutztown-area man dies after early morning ATV crash


A Kutztown-area man is dead and another person injured after an all-terrain vehicle crash early Saturday.

Jordan-Steffan Oraczewski, 24, was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital after crashing into a tree around 1:25 a.m. at Stump Road and Old Route 22 in Greenwich Township, Berks County. He was pronounced dead at 2:35 a.m., according to Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim.
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According to a state police report, Oraczewski and a passenger, Cameron R. Firestone, 23, of Berks County, were driving north when Oraczewski, who was driving, was unable to negotiate a right curve. The ATV drove off the road and hit a tree, throwing both people from the vehicle, according to the news release. Both were transported to the hospital.

Firestone suffered "significant injuries," according to police.


Oraczewski's death was attributed to multiple blunt force trauma. The manner of death has been ruled an accident, according to the coroner's office.

 
ATV crashes are on the rise.  Please slow down around curves and do not speed.  Also, please wear helmets and other body restraints.