Brian Peek dies in fatal Newberry Township accident
Brian Peek dies in fatal Newberry Township accident
Fatal Newberry Township accident death of Brian Peek – Obituary
Brian Peek, a 67-year-old volunteer fire police officer from Wilson Court, Goldsboro, Newberry Township, has been identified as the victim of a tragic accident.
He was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Red Mill and Corn Hill roads on Friday, August 16, at around 2:20 p.m., as confirmed by the York County Coroner’s office on Sunday, August 18.
The coroner was called to the scene at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, according to initial reports by Daily Voice. Peek was directing traffic at the intersection due to an earlier vehicle crash when he was hit. Due to the nature of the incident, Newberry Township Police requested that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) take the lead in the investigation, with local police assisting as necessary.
Deputy Coroner Michelle Rau arrived to examine and certify the death, which was pronounced at 2:27 p.m. on Friday. An autopsy performed on Monday, August 19, revealed that Peek died from blunt force injuries, and the manner of death was determined to be accidental.
The community has been expressing their grief on social media, mourning the loss of Brian Peek. He attended Red Land High School, as noted on his Facebook profile. His wife, Wendy, passed away in 2023, and his posts often reflected his deep love and sorrow over her loss.
His final Facebook post read, “Love never ends if the person is real.” Peek is survived by his son, grandchildren, and extended family. Details about his funeral have not yet been released.
In response to his death, Baps Motor Speedway will be organizing a fundraiser to support Peek’s family, as announced by the township fire department.
Brian Peek dies in fatal Newberry Township accident Fatal Newberry Township accident death of Brian Peek – Obituary Brian Peek, a 67-year-old volunteer fire police officer from Wilson Court, Goldsboro, Newberry Township, has been identified as the victim of a tragic accident. He was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Red Mill and…
Brian Peek dies in fatal Newberry Township accident Fatal Newberry Township accident death of Brian Peek – Obituary Brian Peek, a 67-year-old volunteer fire police officer from Wilson Court, Goldsboro, Newberry Township, has been identified as the victim of a tragic accident. He was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Red Mill and…