Coroner: 87-year-old woman dies in Berks County crash

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Ruscombmanor, Pennsylvania
intersection of Blandon Road and Hartz Road
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Ruscombmanor Pennsylvania in Ruscombmanor, Pennsylvania: An 87‑year‑old woman named Ruth Kadlec died after a two‑vehicle crash at the intersection of Blandon Road and Hartz Road in Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County, on Wednesday. The incident was reported to the county 911 Center at 11:02 a.m., and she was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital around 5:30 p.m. An autopsy was completed the following day, but the cause and manner of death remain pending investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth Kadlec Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Coroner: 87-year-old woman dies in Berks County crash | Reading Area | wfmz.com

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