Police probe
hit-run crash
MIDDLEPORT - State police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Kaska Street between 1 and 11 a.m. Saturday.
Police said an unidentified vehicle was traveling south when it side-swiped a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero causing disabling damage and a 2000 Ford Escort causing minor damage.
Both vehicles are owed by Luke Ferhat, Middleport, and were parked at the curb, police said, adding that medium blue paint from the fleeing vehicle was found at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-874-5300.
Shen man faces
traffic charges
SHENANDOAH - A borough man faces several charges after fleeing the scene of an accident when his vehicle struck a parked vehicle on Route 54, Lost Creek, in West Mahanoy Township, at 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
State police at Frackville said Casey J. Margerum, 22, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and sideswiped a 2001 Ford Escort, owned by Diane Kovach, Lost Creek, which was parked legally in front of her residence.
Police said Margerum fled the scene, but an investigation with the Shenandoah police determined Margerum to be responsible.
Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker, Shenandoah, charged Margerum with several violations, including driving under a suspended license, police said.
