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Police log, Feb. 28, 2014

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Woman injured

in 1-vehicle crash

TOWER CITY - One person was injured in a one-vehicle crash about 3:15 a.m. Saturday on West Grand Avenue, Route 209, in Porter Township.

State police at Schuylkill Haven said Beau Schenck, 29, of Pottsville, was driving a 2003 Ford Escape east when he became distracted by his passenger - Tina Crowe, 27, also of Pottsville - who was reaching for the wheel near the intersection with Mill Street.

The SUV went off the east side of the road and struck a utility pole.

Police said Crowe suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street for treatment. Police said Schenck showed signs of being under the influence and was taken to the same hospital for a blood alcohol test.

The man will be charged with not driving on roadways laned for traffic and is facing DUI charges pending the outcome of the blood test, police said.


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