The crash occurred on Saturday, May 16, around 2:14 p.m. on Penn Street (Route 26). A Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with a BMW, causing the passenger, Abigail Henney, to be thrown approximately 20 feet. Both Henney and the motorcycle driver were taken to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and placed in the Intensive Care Unit.
Henney was pronounced dead on Monday, May 18, at 1:00 p.m. due to a brain injury, according to Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees. The motorcycle driver remains in the ICU. The BMW driver sustained suspected minor injuries and was treated at Penn Highlands Huntingdon. State police confirmed that all parties involved were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
The circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.
Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Abigail Henney.
Motorcycle Safety and Injury Risks
Motorcycle crashes often result in severe injuries due to the limited protection riders have compared to car occupants. Even when helmets are used, impacts at high speeds or collisions with larger vehicles can cause traumatic brain injuries and other serious harm.
Investigators typically review collision points, vehicle positions, speed, and road conditions to determine what contributed to the crash. Helmets, protective clothing, and defensive riding can reduce—but not eliminate—the risk of life-threatening injuries. Motorcycle collisions involving other vehicles are particularly dangerous because the weight and size differences greatly increase the force of impact.
