Penn Township, PA (June 15, 2026) – Five people were hurt after a head-on crash along Route 183 in Berks County, according to state police.
Troopers said the two-vehicle collision happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, near Old State Road in Penn Township. Investigators said 35-year-old Jamsly Charles of Reading was driving southbound on Bernville Road, also known as Route 183, when his compact car crossed the center line and struck a northbound sedan operated by 22-year-old Arianna Wertz of Bernville.
Charles was reported with suspected minor injuries. Two passengers riding with him, identified as 27-year-old Yerson Rodriguez of Reading and 33-year-old Islande Attelus, were both seriously hurt. Wertz and her passenger, 43-year-old Ricardo Guzman of Reading, also sustained serious harm.
Emergency units took all five people to Reading Hospital for treatment. Additional information about their medical status had not been released as of this report.
Police cited Charles for failing to remain within his travel lane. Investigators are still working to determine whether other factors contributed to the wreck.
We hope everyone injured in Wednesday’s roadway crash makes a full recovery.
What Can Contribute to Head-On Crashes on Two-Lane Roads?
Head-on crashes may happen when a vehicle crosses the center line of a roadway and enters opposing traffic. On two-lane roads, this can occur for several reasons, including driver distraction, fatigue, speeding, or limited visibility around curves and hills. Even a brief lapse in attention can place vehicles directly in the path of oncoming traffic.
These types of crashes frequently lead to serious harm because both vehicles may be traveling at full speed when they meet. Investigators commonly review roadway markings, witness statements, vehicle positions, and traffic patterns to better understand how the vehicles came together. In some situations, weather, road surface conditions, or driver actions before the collision may also help explain what happened.
