Coroner called after vehicle goes into Franklin County creek

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Antrim Township, Pennsylvania
Buchanan Trail
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Antrim Township Pennsylvania in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania: A vehicle driven by 45‑year‑old Russell C. Booher collided into Conococheague Creek in Antrim Township on a Thursday around 1 p.m., after crossing double yellow lines, striking an embankment and falling over a cliff onto its roof. The vehicle struck a tree before landing in the creek, where both driver and passenger were rescued by civilians. Driver Russell C. Booher died at the scene, while passenger 82‑year‑old Suzanne Booher was taken to hospital. A portion of Route 16 was closed for an extended period.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Russell C. Booher Driver Fatal
Suzanne Booher Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Coroner called after vehicle goes into Franklin County creek

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