A crash occurred on June 9, 2026, at 4:47 PM on I-80 East at mile marker 102 in DuBois City, Clearfield County. According to police, the driver, identified as 34-year-old Gerardus Dunkel, reported that he fell asleep while driving, causing his vehicle to veer off the right shoulder. The vehicle struck a traffic sign and then a tree before overturning. Dunkel was wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident and refused medical transport, reporting no injuries. The vehicle, a Toyota Matrix, was removed from the scene by Bricen Towing. Emergency services from DuSan EMS and the Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Department assisted at the scene.
DUI Crash Reported on I-80 in Clearfield County
A driver fell asleep, leading to a crash on Interstate 80.
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