MARION HEIGHTS - Two motorists were rushed to the hospital Sunday night following a crash on westbound Route 54 near the Mount Carmel Cogen plant.
Jonathan Morgante and Robert L. Kratzer were each being treated late Sunday in the Emergency Room of the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, according to a nursing supervisor.
Mount Carmel Township Patrolman David Tomtishen said Morgante, 30, last known address of 739 Ash St., Apt. C, Kulpmont, was driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse in the passing lane toward Natalie shortly before 7 p.m. He cut into the right lane and struck a Mercury Montego driven by Kratzer, 56, of 1263 1/2 Market St., Sunbury.
The Montego's front end collided with the Eclipse's passenger side. Both vehicles sustained severe damages and were towed.
Charges are pending further investigation.
