Horsham Man Facing Homicide by Vehicle Charges for Fatal Welsh Rd Crash

A 27-year-old Horsham man is facing Homicide by Vehicle charges stemming from a fatal accident on Welsh Road in July. The charges were announced in a joint statement from The Montgomery County District Attorney and Horsham Township Police Thursday.

Officials say Dylan Bruner was driving his car more than 20 miles an hour over the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour when he attempted to pass two cars ahead of him in a no-passing zone.

Bruner’s Mitsubishi Lancer collided head-on with a Toyota Camry, killing 69-year-old Maureen Chapman and seriously injuring her husband, who was driving. Bruner attempted to apply his breaks to avoid the collision and skidded 82 feet before hitting the sedan head-on, the police investigation revealed.

Bruner is also charged with aggravated assault by vehicle and related offenses, Montgomery County District Attorney Rose Vetri Ferman said.

Witnesses told police during the investigation that just before the crash, they saw Bruner try to pass two cars illegally. He also ran a red light, witnesses told police.

Traces of marijuana were found in Bruner’s system at the time of the crash, police said. Since the amount found in his system wouldn’t have been enough to impair his driving, authorities did not file homicide by vehicle while under the influence.

Bruner is expected to be arraigned Thursday in front of District Judge Paul Leo.