A Lewisburg woman, identified by authorities as Lynda Smith, has died from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Monroe Township, Snyder County. Smith was critically hurt on April 28 when her vehicle pulled into the path of another car at the intersection with Granger Road. She was rushed to Geisinger Medical Center with serious blunt-force injuries and remained hospitalized for several days before dying on May 1, according to details reported by local officials.
Crash at Route 15 and Granger Road
According to NorthcentralPA, the collision happened around 4:30 p.m. on April 28 along State Route 15 at Granger Road. Investigators said Smith pulled into the path of another vehicle, leading to the serious two-car crash. Montour County Coroner Scott Lynn told the outlet that she suffered multiple blunt-force injuries and later died at Geisinger Medical Center on May 1.
Coroner's update
Local television coverage republished by AOL reported that the coroner does not plan to perform an autopsy and that standard toxicology testing will be completed, according to WBRE/WYOU. The Montour County Coroner's Office, led by Scott Lynn, is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in such cases, a role outlined on the county's website, which also provides public contact information for the office.
Route 15 safety record
Route 15 has had a rough run this spring. In March, a head-on crash temporarily shut down part of the busy highway, according to WQKX. The recent string of serious wrecks has kept the spotlight on safety along the well-traveled north-south corridor that ties together several central Pennsylvania communities.
Authorities are still reviewing the circumstances of the April 28 collision. The coroner's office is awaiting toxicology results before closing out its findings, according to WBRE/WYOU. County officials have not yet released further information about the other vehicle involved, at least in early public reports.
