A York County man will spend at least a dozen years behind bars after a deadly 2020 crash in Martic Township that killed a 1‑year‑old and injured six other people. On Tuesday, a judge sentenced 48‑year‑old Mateen Ibn Haleem of Red Lion to 12 to 27 years in state prison after he admitted to a long list of charges tied to the wreck.
Haleem entered a guilty plea under an agreement prosecutors reached last November. The collision left passengers with crush injuries, broken bones and concussions, and turned a rural stretch of roadway into a chaotic crash scene that first responders described as involving multiple casualties and heavily damaged vehicles.
According to FOX43 and the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office, Haleem pleaded guilty to 28 offenses. Those counts included homicide by vehicle, six counts of aggravated assault by vehicle, and seven counts for accidents involving death or injury while not licensed. Prosecutors said the crash happened on the 1900 block of Holtwood Road in Martic Township on December 12, 2020, where a 1‑year‑old was pronounced dead at the scene, multiple passengers were seriously hurt, and one victim was airlifted to a Delaware hospital in critical condition. The plea agreement was entered in November 2025.
Crash Scene And Victims
The wreck unfolded on a rural stretch of Holtwood Road, where responding crews found badly damaged vehicles and several injured passengers. Authorities said multiple people needed hospital care for fractures, concussions and deep lacerations in the aftermath of the collision.
Investigators' Findings
Prosecutors said a forensic review of the vehicles found no apparent mechanical problems and no sign of a tire rupture. They concluded that Haleem had been traveling well over the posted speed limit when he lost control. Haleem told police his vehicle veered off after a tire allegedly blew out, but officers reported finding marijuana on the driver’s‑side floor and said he was operating without a valid license, according to details released by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and reported by FOX43.
Sentence And Legal Background
The judge imposed an aggregate state prison term of 12 to 27 years. Court dockets show Haleem has been involved in earlier criminal proceedings and appeals, with public filings that include a Superior Court memorandum and later docket activity. A Superior Court entry is available via Justia, and a subsequent docket and order can be found on Leagle for additional background.
Prosecutors said the plea deal avoids putting victims’ families through a trial while still locking in a lengthy prison term for the driver. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office provided case details to local media, and related court records remain open to the public.
