Reading, PA (May 26, 2026) – A two-vehicle accident was reported Tuesday morning at 7:22 a.m. in front of Scott’s Carwash on Perkiomen Avenue. One of the vehicles fled the scene after the collision.
The person who remained at the scene reported neck pain. No further details about the identity of those involved in the crash were available at the time of publication.
The second vehicle and its driver had not been located as of the initial report on the wreck. What led to the collision has not been confirmed.
This case remains open as investigators work to identify the fleeing vehicle and determine the full sequence of events. We hope the person hurt makes a complete recovery.
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Pennsylvania
When a driver leaves after a crash in Pennsylvania, the remaining party is encouraged to stay at the scene and note as many details as possible about the fleeing vehicle, including color, make, and any portion of the license plate. Nearby businesses with security cameras, like a carwash, can be valuable sources of footage that may help identify a vehicle that left. Neck pain following a collision can sometimes indicate whiplash or other soft tissue injuries that may not be immediately obvious. Medical evaluation after any crash involving reported pain is worthwhile, since some injuries take time to fully present. Hit-and-run cases in Pennsylvania are treated seriously, and leaving the scene after a crash involving injury carries significant legal consequences.
