BURNSIDE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area man was airlifted after his vehicle slammed into a tree in Burnside Township last week.
Punxsutawney-based State Police say the crash occurred around 5:03 p.m. on October 14, on State Route 286/Dowler Highway just north of Brink Lane, in Burnside Township, Clearfield County.
According to police, 39-year-old Douglas A. Turner, of Burnside, was operating a 2006 Subaru Legacy, traveling north on State Route 286 when he failed to negotiate a lefthand curve in the roadway, proceeded straight off the eastern berm for approximately 218 feet, and struck a tree. The vehicle then traveled another 100 feet before coming to a final rest, facing west.
Police say Turner was not using a seat belt.
He suffered injuries of unknown severity and was airlifted to UPMC Altoona by LifeFlight.
The vehicle sustained disabling damage.
The crash remains under investigation.
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