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Fatal Crash in Hamlin Township, McKean County

A car accident on Route 6, Hamlin Township, McKean County in the afternoon of Saturday, September 21, claimed the life of a 74-year-old, of Leeper.

At 3:41 p.m., Saturday, Duane V. Schmader, 74, of Leeper, was traveling west on State Route 6 while Emily A. Dissen, 23, of Baltimore, MD, was traveling east on Route 6.

Schmader’s vehicle allegedy left the westbound travel lane, crossing the double yellow center line into the eastbound travel lane where his vehicle struck Dissen’s.

Schmader’s vehicle came to a final rest facing north off the westbound berm. Dissen’s vehicle came to a final rest facing north on the eastbound berm.

Schmader was transported to a landing zone near the scene by Emergycare Ambulance and later passed away due to injuries sustained in the accident. A passenger in Schmader’s vehicle was transported to UPMC Kane by Wilcox Fire Department for treatment of minor injuries.

Dissen was transported by Bradford City Fire Department to a nearby landing zone where she was transferred by medical helicopter to UPMC Altoona for further treatment.

No charges have been filed pertaining to the accident and the investigation is ongoing.

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