Driver cited after rear-end crash in Jay Township
JAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police at Ridgway report that a driver was injured and cited following a two-vehicle crash on Route 255 in Jay Township, Elk County, on November 4, 2026.
The crash occurred at about 5:36 p.m. on Bennetts Valley Highway south of Cleveland Street, according to the police report.
A Toyota Sienna and a Subaru Crosstrek were traveling north when another vehicle ahead attempted a left turn. Police said the Subaru slowed and the Toyota, which police reported was following too closely, failed to stop and struck the rear of the Subaru.
The Toyota sustained disabling damage. Its driver was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment, while the Subaru's driver was not injured, police said. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.
Police said the Toyota's driver was cited for following too closely. A citation is an allegation, and the driver is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Source: Pennsylvania State Police, Ridgway, crash report PA2026-1402973.