Schuylkill crash

State police at Frackville reported investigating a one-vehicle crash about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, along Peach Mountain Road, in New Castle Township, Schuylkill County.

Troopers said James L. Haskett, 56, of Minersville, was northbound in a Buick Century when he swerved to avoid a vehicle stopped on the road.

The Buick left the road and struck a utility pole.

Haskett was injured and transported to the Schuylkill Medical Center-E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville, troopers said.