Manuel Vazquez Perez Obituary, Death – Pennsylvania State Police have released the identity of the man who lost his life in a fatal crash in Juniata County early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. along Route 35 near Mowery Street in Milford Township.
According to investigators, the crash happened when the driver of a van failed to safely navigate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle crossed into the oncoming lanes, struck two curbs, and then slammed into a guardrail. The force of the impact left one passenger dead and another seriously injured.
Police reported that four people were inside the van at the time of the crash. The victim who died was identified as 30-year-old Manuel Vazquez Perez. Authorities said he was sitting in the second row of the van and was not wearing a seat belt when the collision occurred, a factor that may have contributed to the severity of his injuries. Perez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another passenger suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported to Geisinger Lewistown Hospital for treatment. The driver and a third passenger were evaluated but did not require hospitalization, according to police.
Troopers have not yet released information on what may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including speed, road conditions, and any other contributing factors.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of seat belt use for all vehicle occupants, regardless of where they are seated. Authorities often stress that wearing a seat belt significantly increases the chances of surviving a crash.
As the investigation proceeds, police are working to piece together a full picture of what led to the fatal wreck. Further details may be released as more information becomes available.
