Recent Bellefonte Area High School graduate seriously injured in motorcycle crash
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- A 19-year-old Bellefonte alumnus suffered serious injuries in Sunday crash.
- Spring Township police continue investigating cause; no charges filed yet.
- Community organized donations to support teen's family during recovery.
A recent Bellefonte Area High School alumnus was seriously injured Sunday in a crash, prompting donations from the community to support his family during his recovery.
The 19-year-old was riding a Honda motorcycle about 3 p.m. Sunday when he was hit by a driver at the intersection of Weaver Hill Road and Quartz Driver, Spring Township police Chief Adam Salyards said Tuesday.
The teen, who Salyards did not name, was ejected and landed in a nearby field. Salyards said he did not immediately know if the motorcyclist was wearing protective equipment. He was flown by a medical helicopter from Lambert Hall to a regional trauma center.
The driver — a woman from Spring Township — was not injured. No drugs or alcohol are suspected to be a factor in the crash. Salyards did not rule out speeding, but said the crash remains under investigation.
No charges have been filed as of Tuesday. Pleasant Gap Fire Department and EMS assisted, as well as the Undine Fire Co.
The teen competed in track and field while at the high school, according to a Facebook post from the high school’s football team. Track and field coach Seth Miller collected gift card donations for the family Monday.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as they navigate through this difficult time,” the post read. “Now is an important time for all of us to come together to support Z and his family!”
This story was originally published July 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM.