![]() The road was reopened by 5:30 p.m., according to PennDOT.īutler Township Police were assisted by state police, Butler City Police, Butler Ambulance Service, Butler Township Volunteer Fire District, VA Butler Fire and Emergency Services, and Butler City Bureau of Fire. The westbound lanes of Route 422 were closed for hours between Route 68 and Route 8 for an investigation, according to Scott Frederick, director of emergency services for Butler Township. Obituary Explore All Todays Hudgins, Karen A. I was hoping the whole time I was wrong.” Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 7/15/23Florence June Butterfield SPREAD EAGLE, Wis. “I said, ‘I guarantee the truck hit that wire,’ and that was what happened,” Kriley said. He said his stomach turned when his daughter informed him about the accident. “That wire bothered the hell out of me for months.” “My heart just sunk when I found out,” he said. Kriley said the death could have been preventable had the wire been taken care of. He said he was told the department was in touch with the power company and that they were aware of the situation. Police said Friday that the incident is still under investigation.ĭonald Kriley of Summit Township said he called 911 and reported the low-hanging wire on Route 422 to state police at least twice in the last six months. The two fell off the motorcycle, according to John Hays, chief of township police, and the motorcycle continued traveling. The motorcycle crash was reported at 12:30 p.m. The wire fell across the westbound lanes.ĭocuments showed the wires then struck Weber and Cross, who were riding together on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Police said a vehicle was traveling east on Route 422 with an oversize load when it struck and pulled a “low-hanging” utility wire down. Weber, 34, of Chicora, died at the scene of the Thursday afternoon crash, and his passenger, Kristi Cross, 31, of Chicora, was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh to be treated for her injuries, police said Friday, Sept. 31, and said he was struck by a downed wire on Route 422 West near the exit to Route 8 North.įrank J. Eddie Trizzino/Butler Eagleīutler Township police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash Thursday, Aug. Tributes may be shared at was diverted for a fatal motorcycle crash involving a wire that came down on Route 422 on Thursday, Aug. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane granddaughter, Ali Wohlfert and sister, Carol Zimmerman. She is survived by her children, Shellie (William) Butler, David (Jennifer) Wohlfert and Christopher (Amy) Wohlfert grandchildren, Lane, Thomas, Brian, Emily, Owen and Jake. When she was home in Michigan you could find her road tripping all over the state to watch her grandchildren participating in activities. Mary loved sports and her alma mater Michigan State University. Mary was a voracious reader, enjoyed sunrises on Duck Lake and loved her dog, Sadie. Following retirement, she enjoyed traveling and wintering at her home near Venice, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kitchen Fund at the Presbyterian Church. Thursday at the Presbyterian Church of Portersville, 1297 Perry Highway, Portersville, with her pastor, the Rev. ![]() Mary retired from Fenton Schools, where she made many lifelong friendships, after 32 years. BAUDER There will be a celebration of life for Virginia Bauder, who died Saturday, Sept. She married Duane Wohlfert on Aughe preceded her in death on June 19, 2006. Mary was born Octoin Grand Rapids, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Evans) Valleau. ![]() Those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton, in memory of Ali Wohlfert. The family will receive friends from 12PM until the time of service. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 36 years, Margo, and his best pal, Bentley (Buppy. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Saturday, Decemat Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Tyrone Louis Gregory passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Nov. WOHLFERT, Mary Ann - Age 81, of Interlochen, formerly of Fenton, passed away December 5, 2023.
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