ELDRED TOWNHIP, Pa. (EYT) – According to Marienville-based State Police, around 9:12 p.m. on March 22, a one-car accident occurred on State Route 36, 591 feet south of Carl’s Lane, in Eldred Township, Jefferson County.
Police say 43-year-old George J. Schroeder, of Brookville, was traveling south on SR 36 in a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu and left the roadway off the southbound lane and struck a tree.
Schroeder suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene. He was using a seat belt.
He was charged with a traffic violation.
His car was disabled and was towed from the scene by Kelly Chrysler of Brookville.
Sigel Volunteer Fire Department and Jefferson County EMS assisted at the scene.