Crime & Safety
2 Escape Injury When Car Goes Airborne In Upper Makefield
Police said the driver lost control, struck two trees and rolled down an embankment coming to rest just feet from the Delaware River.
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — A driver and passenger escaped injury late Tuesday night after their car lost control, went airborne, struck two trees and landed just feet from the Delaware River.
The single vehicle crash happened Tuesday just before midnight in the 1000 block of River Road in the area of Lafayette and Wilkes.
"By some miracle, the driver and the passenger were not seriously hurt in the crash," said Upper Makefield Police.
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Rescue 71, Engine 81 and Deputy Chief 71 from the Upper Makefield Fire Company responded to the scene. Newtown Ambulance was also dispatched.
The vehicle was towed up the embankment and back onto the road by Rob's Towing.
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"It is summer so we will be seeing an increase in vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle traffic," police said. "So, please pay attention to the road, stay off your phone, and enjoy the wonderful scenery outside your window."
(Upper Makefield Fire Company)
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