A 59-year-old motorcyclist was killed, and his passenger was seriously injured, Sunday evening when a car slammed into their bike at the intersection of Chicora Road and the State Route 422 on-ramp in Summit Township. Authorities identified the rider as Glen Dalton Jr. of Prospect Borough and said he was pronounced dead at the scene. The car’s driver and a young passenger were not hurt, and part of the roadway stayed closed overnight before reopening early Monday morning.
How the crash unfolded
State police say Dalton’s motorcycle was heading south on Chicora Road and attempted a left turn onto the westbound Route 422 on-ramp when another vehicle drove straight through the intersection and hit the bike in the middle of the roadway, according to WTAE. The station reports that the passenger was airlifted to UPMC with what authorities described as serious injuries. Investigators shut down the intersection overnight while they worked the scene.
Statewide motorcycle safety picture
PennDOT’s 2024 crash report recorded 219 motorcyclist fatalities across Pennsylvania, a stark reminder that riders remain disproportionately represented in traffic deaths. The agency’s annual crash facts describe motorcycle fatalities as a persistent safety problem, and officials highlight training and visibility as key tools to reduce the risk, per PennDOT.
At the scene
WTAE identifies the rider as Glen Dalton Jr., 59, of Prospect Borough, and reports that emergency crews pronounced him dead at the scene. The station also notes that the car’s occupants, a driver and a young passenger, were not injured. Summit Township reopened the intersection in the early morning hours after investigators cleared the area.
Where riders can get help
PennDOT encourages riders to use the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program’s free Basic and Intermediate courses, and urges drivers to stay alert for motorcycles at intersections and in blind spots. For details on training and rider resources, visit the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program page on PennDOT’s site, per PennDOT.
