Northampton Police Reports: 2 Deer Strikes, Bike Theft

NORTHAMPTON, PA — Two different crashes with deer and a stolen bicycle highlight a recent police blotter report from the Northampton Township Police Department.

The incidents reported Friday by the department ran from Thursday, Sept. 20, to Thursday, Sept. 27.

• Accident. Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Second Street Pike and Almshouse Road. The driver reports he struck a vehicle that turned in front of him as he attempted to cross the intersection.
• Accident. Patrol observed a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Bristol Road and Hatboro Road. The driver reports she was stopped at the traffic signal when her vehicle was rear-ended. No injuries reported, both vehicles towed.

• Accident. Patrol responded to a one-vehicle accident in the area of Almshouse Road and Joshua Drive involving a deer. The driver reports the deer ran into the roadway and struck her vehicle. No injuries reported, moderate damage.

Saturday, Sept. 22

• Accident. Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident on Second Street Pike. The driver reports he was exiting the Addisville Commons throughway onto Second Street Pike. As he entered the roadway he struck a passing vehicle. No injuries reported, minor damage.

Sunday, Sept. 23

• Theft. Complainant reports finding that an unknown actor removed his bicycle from the park entrance off of Chinquapin Road at Buck Road. Value $500.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

• Accident. Patrol responded to a one-vehicle accident on Almshouse Road at the railroad tracks. The driver reports he was unable to navigate the curve and his vehicle hydroplaned off the roadway. No injuries reported.

Thursday, Sept. 27

• Accident. Patrol responded to a one-vehicle accident on Bridgetown Pike at Forrest Creek Court. The driver reports she struck a deer that ran into the roadway. No injuries reported.

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