The Kennett Township Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in the 300 block of Kennett Pike Chadds Ford Saturday, July 21. At approximately 2:10 p..m, emergency personnel responded to the area of 323 Kennett Pike, for a three-vehicle crash.
William Reeves, 70, from Coatesville, was traveling north on Kennett Pike in a 2006 Dodge Caravan. Reeves vehicle was struck by a 2007 Jeep Liberty operated by Jake Galante, 19, of Lincoln University. Witnesses reported that the vehicle operated by Galante sideswiped another northbound vehicle before traveling into the oncoming lane striking William Reeves vehicle head-on.
Reeves was pronounced dead on the scene, Galante was treated at Jennersville Hospital for minor injuries. Joseph Roman, driver of the vehicle that was sideswiped, and his passenger Carol Roman of Asbury New Jersey were not injured.
The crash remains under investigation. The Kennett Township Police were assisted by Chester County Serious Crash Investigation Team, Longwood Fire Department, Longwood EMS, and the Chester County Coroner’s Office.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
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