Perry County Man, 49, Dies After Car Strikes Tree, State Police Say
Police say the driver was not wearing a seat belt, with the crash still under investigation.
Overview
- Pennsylvania State Police identified the driver as Kenneth E. Heffley Jr., 49, of Duncannon.
- Troopers said his Kia Forte crossed opposing lanes on Sulphur Springs Road just north of Creek Road around 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- The vehicle struck a tree located about eight feet from the roadway, according to the police report.
- Heffley was taken to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, where he died that night, with PennLive reporting the time as about 11:45 p.m.
- State police reported he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, and their investigation is ongoing.