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Malvern Prep Sophomore Killed After Deer Is Thrown Into Car on Route 322

State police are investigating and say they are not classifying the case as a hit-and-run as they seek a black Toyota Sienna with heavy front-end damage.

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Overview

  • Kevin Donohue, a Malvern Preparatory School sophomore in the class of 2027, died after a deer struck by another vehicle smashed through the windshield of the car he was riding in.
  • Police say the crash happened around 7–7:15 a.m. on Sept. 2 on Route 322 (Downingtown Pike) near Romig Road in West Bradford Township.
  • Investigators believe the first vehicle that hit the deer is a black Toyota Sienna that left the scene, and they are asking anyone with information to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Embreeville barracks.
  • A state police spokesperson said the primary factor was environmental, the incident is not currently being treated as a hit-and-run, and there are no pending charges at this time.
  • Malvern Prep called the loss a profound tragedy and arranged on-campus counseling support for students and staff as residents noted frequent deer-related hazards on local roads.