Area Man Injured in Crash in Richland Township

RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say an area man was injured following a crash on Interstate 80 in Richland Township late Saturday morning.

According to Clarion-based State Police, the accident happened around 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, on Interstate 80 westbound near the 49 mile-marker in Richland Township, Clarion County.

Police say 78-year-old Lawrence R. Fosler, of Mayport, was operating a 2014 Kia Sorento, traveling west in the right lane when a deer ran into the roadway and struck the vehicle. Fosler then brought the vehicle to a controlled stop on the berm of the highway.

Lawrence Fosler suffered suspected minor injuries but was not transported.

His passenger, 77-year-old Davida D. Fosler, was not injured.

Both occupants were using seat belts.


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