Woman dead, 1 critically hurt after head-on crash on Route 8

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman died after a head-on crash on Route 8 in Hampton Township shortly before midnight.

The road was closed for more than six hours as crash investigators looked into what happened.

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The medical examiner identified the woman as Kaitlyn Eckelberry, 23, of Canton. The other driver involved in the crash, also a 23-year-old woman, was listed in critical condition.

Crash investigators said Eckelberry was killed when a 2010 Jeep Cherokee driven by the other crash victim crossed the center line hitting her head-on.

Eckelberry was a 2018 graduate of Gannon University and played for the women’s softball team. Below is the statement issued by the university:

“Kaitlyn was a May 2018 graduate of Gannon and a member of the women’s softball team. We are deeply saddened by this loss of one of our Gannon Family members. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to Kaitlyn’s family and friends.”

Police said when they are done investigating, the case will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office to determine if any charges will be filed.

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