DUI Driver Charged In Major July Crash, Police In Lancaster Say

A man who drove into a tree while driving under the influence with the highest blood alcohol level in July has been charged, according to Susquehanna Regional police.

Ryan Thomas Shirk
Photo Credit: *Susquehanna Regional PD*

Daily Voice

10/04/2021 3:28 p.m.

Ryan Thomas Shirk, 23, of Lancaster, was charged for the following offense.

Susquehanna Regional Police responded to a single-vehicle crash with entrapment in the 490 Musser Road in East Donegal Township on July 22 at 12:30 a.m.

During the investigation it was discovered that Shirk was heading northbound when he left the roadway and struck a tree and a fence causing property damage.

He admitted to police that he had consumed alcoholic beverages at the time of the incident.

He was treated at a local hospital following the crash.

Shirk has been charged with the following:

M DUI: General Imp/Inc of Driving Safely - 1st Offense
M DUI: Highest Rate of Alcohol (Blood Alcohol Content .16+) 1st Offense
S Accidental Damage To Unattended Vehicle Or Property
S Disregard Traffic Lane (Single)

The case was transferred to the local Common Court of Pleas and closed on Sept. 29 according to court documents.

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