SHAMOKIN DAM – A Selinsgrove man is dead after Tuesday’s multi-vehicle crash on Routes 11-15 in Shamokin Dam. Shamokin Dam Police tell us 66-year-old John Wendt of Selinsgrove was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the accident. Shamokin Dam officers say the crash was first reported just after 9 a.m. involving two tractor-trailers and a car driven by Wendt.
Officers say the first tractor-trailer, 52-year-old Corey Meeks of Virginia, and Wendt were stopped for a red light at the intersection of Routes 11-15 and Baldwin Boulevard. Wendt was behind Meeks’ truck. Officers say another tractor-trailer operated by 59-year-old Charles Bussard of Maryland then struck Wendt’s vehicle while it was still stopped, causing the car to collide with Meeks’ truck.
Police say Meeks and Bussard were treated for minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed yet. All three vehicles were towed. Routes 11-15 at Baldwin Boulevard was closed until just before 3 p.m. Tuesday, causing major traffic delays in Shamokin Dam, Hummels Wharf, and Northumberland.
Shamokin Dam officers was were assisted by Selinsgrove and Montoursville state troopers. PennDOT, Shamokin Dam, Hummels Warf and the Rescues fire companies, Sunbury Fire Police, Americus and Area Services Ambulances and Selinsgrove Police also assisted.
