PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP

Car flips on side, trapping driver, Thursday evening in Montco collision

The incident occurred shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Gravel Pike.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Pennsylvania State Police Photo by Tony Di Domizio.

The incident occurred shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Gravel Pike.

Perkiomen Township and Collegeville fire companies responded to a collision on an icy Thursday evening in Perkiomen Township at the intersection of Rahns Road and Gravel Pike, involving a vehicle accident with rescue.

According to Montgomery County emergency dispatch reports, the 6:13 p.m. accident involved a vehicle on its side with the driver trapped inside.

Reports said that a supporting strut is needed on the car’s B-pillar to rescue the driver. The vehicle was on the verge of tipping, per reports.

Pennsylvania State Police and Skippack EMS also assisted at the scene.

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Tony Di Domizio

Tony Di Domizio is the Managing Editor of NorthPennNow, PerkValleyNow, and CentralBucksNow. Email him at tony@accessgmt.com. He holds a degree in English/Professional Writing and Electronic Media. He went on to serve as a reporter and editor for various news organizations, including Lansdale Patch/AOL and The Reporter in Lansdale. A fourth-generation Lansdalian and descendant of southern Italian fervor, he has interviewed Jesse Spano, as well as the co-creator of The Joker (before his death. By the way, he LOVED Heath Ledger's performance), and is two degrees of separation from The King (of Rock).