Williamsport Driver and Passenger Sustain Injuries in Hit and Run Accident

Williamsport Driver and Passenger Sustain Injuries in Hit and Run Accident – PSP Montoursville said a driver sustained minor injuries while his passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment of moderate injuries following an accident in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Christine Fye said Barry L. Artis, 24, and Kendra A. Reed, 21, both of Williamsport, were traveling eastbound on Washington Boulevard on Jan. 20 around 2:15 a.m. Artis was unable to maintain control of the 1997 Chevrolet S10 truck, and crossed over the fog line before striking the curb on just west of East 3rd St. The vehicle then continued up and over the curb causing secondary impact with a pole, coming to final rest. Upon arrival of state police at the site, neither Artis nor Reed was present. Reed was later located approximately a quarter mile from the crash scene and transported to the Williamsport Hospital for injuries, Fye said. Artis was cited in the accident for failing to immediately notify police, careless driving, driving at a safe speed, and not having a driver’s license.

PSP Montoursville also responded to the following incidents:
On Friday, Jan. 27, Drew Barasky, 18, of 410 W. Central Ave., South Williamsport, grabbed a 17-year-old female while at 40 Back Street in Upper Fairfield Township. Trooper Daniel Young said around 4:30 p.m. Barasky grabbed the female and hit her head off a wall and also twisted her right arm behind her back. Barasky also broke the victim’s cell phone, Young said. Barasky was charged with harassment before District Judge Gary Whiteman.

On Saturday, Jan. 28, someone removed $4 in loose change and a knife from the unlocked vehicle belonging to Tammy Lee Bunce, of 1548 Randall Circle, Loyalsock Township. Trooper Travis Pena said the theft occurred sometimes between 3 a.m. and 5 p.m.; anyone with information should contact 570.368.5700.