On 10.13.24 at 12:26 PM the Northern York County Regional Police Department investigated a hit and run crash on York Rd. at Porters Rd. in Heidelberg Township. Witnesses reported that a white Ford Explorer had stopped at a stop sign facing south on Porters Rd. at York Rd. The Ford Explorer made a left turn to travel west on York Rd. The Ford pulled out and struck a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was moving eastbound on York Rd. After the impact the Ford Explorer fled west on York Rd. towards Hanover, PA.
The riders of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle were ejected. The driver of the motorcycle was a 53-year-old male, and the passenger was his 10-year-old daughter, both from Seven Valleys, PA. Both occupants were wearing helmets.
The 10-year-old girl was taken to Hershey Medical Center wear she is being treated for two brain bleeds. The mother of the child is waiting for doctors to give a prognosis of injury. The operator of the motorcycle was taken to York Hospital for extensive injuries, but is expected to recover from his injuries.
Witnesses on scene described the striking vehicle as a white Ford SUV. Auto parts collected from the scene indicate that it is a 2003-2005 Ford Explorer. The suspect vehicle should have damage to the front driver’s side area of the vehicle. The Ford Explorer pictured is a sample picture and not the suspect vehicle.
If you have any information regarding this crash, you are asked to contact the Northern York County Regional Police Department at 717.467.TELL (8355) or tips@nycrpd.org. Case# 2024-044989
