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Minivan crashes into crowd at Kipona Festival, injuring 3 in Harrisburg
https://www.wgal.com/article/harrisburg-kipona-festival-minivan-crashes-into-crowd/65952084HARRISBURG, Pa. —
Three people, including a child, were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle during the final day of the annual Kipona Festival in Harrisburg.
Part of Front Street remains blocked off by police tape as officers investigate the incident, which occurred just after 6 p.m.
A witness expressed disbelief, saying, "You see this on national news, never thought it would happen here at home."
The victims include a woman in a wheelchair, a child, and a public works employee for the city of Harrisburg.
Three people, including a child, were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle during the final day of the annual Kipona Festival in Harrisburg.
Part of Front Street remains blocked off by police tape as officers investigate the incident, which occurred just after 6 p.m.
A witness expressed disbelief, saying, "You see this on national news, never thought it would happen here at home."
The victims include a woman in a wheelchair, a child, and a public works employee for the city of Harrisburg.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/who-is-elizabeth-bohrer-what-we-know-about-the-suspect-accused-of-driving-into-kipona-festival-harrisburg/521-e7552be0-505c-4cdf-9b7a-3fab82922ce6
Who is Elizabeth Bohrer? What we know about the suspect accused of driving into Kipona Festival
Police arrested 37-year-old Elizabeth Ann Bohrer of York Haven on Monday. She has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, aggravated assault with a victim less than 13, recklessly endangering another person, driving under the influence, driving on the sidewalk, reckless driving and obedience to traffic-control devices.
The spokesperson also said the driver was alone and they do not believe the incident was "intentional."
According to the criminal complaint affidavit filed against Bohrer by Harrisburg Police, she allegedly showed signs of impairment when detained by police. The arresting officers noted Bohrer appeared "out of it" and gave "verbal and visual indicators" that she was under the influence.
At the hospital, police attempted to interview her about what happened, but noted she kept falling asleep and speaking about "random things" that had nothing to do with the alleged incident.
Police arrested 37-year-old Elizabeth Ann Bohrer of York Haven on Monday. She has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, aggravated assault with a victim less than 13, recklessly endangering another person, driving under the influence, driving on the sidewalk, reckless driving and obedience to traffic-control devices.
The spokesperson also said the driver was alone and they do not believe the incident was "intentional."
According to the criminal complaint affidavit filed against Bohrer by Harrisburg Police, she allegedly showed signs of impairment when detained by police. The arresting officers noted Bohrer appeared "out of it" and gave "verbal and visual indicators" that she was under the influence.
At the hospital, police attempted to interview her about what happened, but noted she kept falling asleep and speaking about "random things" that had nothing to do with the alleged incident.
https://www.wgal.com/article/pa-harrisburg-kipona-minivan-crashes-into-crowd/65958571
Boy left with fractured pelvis after minivan crashes into Kipona crowd
HARRISBURG, Pa. —
Court documents are revealing new details about the moments a minivan crashed into a crowd on a closed street at the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg Monday evening, leaving a child with a broken pelvis, broken ribs, a lacerated spleen and a broken jaw.
The crash happened around 6 p.m. when the woman drove through a barrier and hit three people, according to police. A child, a woman in a wheelchair and a public works employee.
“Officers heard a large crash, a horn honking, and people yelling. Officers observed a red minivan … traveling south on North Front Street at a high rate of speed for a closed roadway full of pedestrians,” the affidavit of probable cause said. “The minivan was eventually stopped by officers near North Front and Pine streets. Additional officers had also observed that the minivan had struck two pedestrians as they were now lying motionless in the roadway.”
Bohrer is charged with the following:
Aggravated assault by vehicle.
Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.
Aggravated assault to a minor under 13.
Recklessly endangering another person.
Driving under the influence.
Driving upon sidewalks.
Reckless driving.
Obedience to traffic control signals and devices.
HARRISBURG, Pa. —
Court documents are revealing new details about the moments a minivan crashed into a crowd on a closed street at the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg Monday evening, leaving a child with a broken pelvis, broken ribs, a lacerated spleen and a broken jaw.
The crash happened around 6 p.m. when the woman drove through a barrier and hit three people, according to police. A child, a woman in a wheelchair and a public works employee.
“Officers heard a large crash, a horn honking, and people yelling. Officers observed a red minivan … traveling south on North Front Street at a high rate of speed for a closed roadway full of pedestrians,” the affidavit of probable cause said. “The minivan was eventually stopped by officers near North Front and Pine streets. Additional officers had also observed that the minivan had struck two pedestrians as they were now lying motionless in the roadway.”
Bohrer is charged with the following:
Aggravated assault by vehicle.
Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence.
Aggravated assault to a minor under 13.
Recklessly endangering another person.
Driving under the influence.
Driving upon sidewalks.
Reckless driving.
Obedience to traffic control signals and devices.
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