A 47-year-old woman from Lancaster County has been charged in connection with a fatal car crash that occurred last year. Gleny Asencio De Valdez, identified by PennLive, is facing multiple offenses after reportedly turning left in front of another vehicle with the right of way, resulting in a collision that ultimately led to the death of a motorist.
According to the authorities, the incident took place near the intersection of Fruitville Pike and Manheim Pike on Sept. 28, 2023, when Asencio De Valdez turned in front of a vehicle that had a green light. Despite having claimed a green left turn arrow, it was later found that when the victim had the green light, Asencio De Valdez would not have, as reported by FOX43. Tests on the traffic signals and video evidence from a nearby security camera corroborated the sequence of events.
Investigations additionally revealed that Asencio De Valdez was driving without a valid driver's license—she had only a learner's permit at the time of the crash. Moreover, no licensed driver was accompanying her in the car, which is a requirement for permit holders. This was a clear violation of the vehicle code, as detailed by the FOX43 coverage.
Authorities booked Asencio De Valdez on charges including accidents involving death or personal injury. The charges followed the motorist's death last Monday, who had initially survived the crash with severe injuries but eventually succumbed to them over a year later. Awaiting an Oct. 29 preliminary hearing, Asencio De Valdez is currently out on bail, as Local21News reported. The report also included that a criminal complaint was filed last Thursday, marking the formal start of the judicial process in this case.
