Harry Markel and William Snyder die in fatal Mount Carmel car crash
Fatal Mount Carmel car crash death of Harry Markel and William Snyder
Two elderly gentlemen from Mount Carmel were at the center of a serious two-vehicle accident on Saturday, resulting in their deaths. The incident took place at the intersection of North Market Street and East Fourth Avenue in the late afternoon.
According to local law enforcement, Harry Markel, who was 88 years old, was operating a green Chevrolet S-10 vehicle heading south on North Market Street around 4 p.m. His companion, William Snyder, aged 79, was involved in the collision.
Emergency responders from the Mount Carmel Fire Department and the area rescue squad arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. They utilized brooms and scoops to clean up spilled substances, which were contained in absorbent materials meant to soak up any liquid leaks from the vehicles.
The names of the two men, both residents of the borough, were confirmed by the Mount Carmel police. They had been driving on the designated roads without any prior mention of disputes that could have led to the incident.
Further details about the collision are still being gathered, but initial reports suggest the accident was sudden and resulted in the immediate involvement of multiple emergency services. The community has been informed of this tragic event.
