Crime & Safety

Solebury Couple Killed In Route 202 Crash

Authorities have identified the couple who died Tuesday evening in a head-on crash in Solebury

Solebury, PA - Authorities have identified the couple who died Tuesday evening in a head-on crash in Solebury.

Police say Ian McNeill, 67, and Jane McNeill, 66, both of Solebury, died in the crash, which happened around 7:15 p.m. on Route 202.

According to police, a Nissan Xterra headed south on Route 202 traveled across both lanes, hitting a Volvo station wagon head on and killing the McNeills, who were headed north. The McNeills were pronounced dead at the scene by the Bucks County Coroner’s Office.

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The accident happened about one mile south of Route 32.

Police said they do not know what caused the driver of the Nissan to leave his lane of travel. That driver was extricated from his car and transported to St. Mary Medical Center for treatment. His current condition is unknown and he has not been identified.

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Both vehicles suffered significant damage, police said.

The following agencies assisted at the scene: Pennsylvania State Police, Solebury Township Police Department, Eagle Fire Company, Lambertville New Hope Ambulance, Lambertville Fire Department, Midway Fire Co. and Central Bucks EMS.

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