“Tragedy at Fair: Woman Killed by Wheel Fragment”

A woman died at a fair in Union County after being struck in the neck by a piece of a wheel. The incident occurred during a tractor pull when one of the tractors experienced an equipment malfunction. Lifesaving efforts were made at the scene, but the woman was pronounced dead at the hospital. The rest of the tractor pull was canceled, but other fair activities continued. There is no protective fencing around the track at the fairgrounds. John Beauge | Special to PennLive reported

LAURELTON – A tragic incident occurred at a fair in Union County when a woman lost her life while spectating a tractor pull. The unfortunate incident took place on Friday evening when a fragment from a wheel struck her neck causing fatal injuries. Dennis Boop, the president of the Union County West End Fair, described it as a “freak accident.” In order to prevent unnecessary panic, the remainder of the tractor pull event was cancelled while other fair activities continued as planned.

The victim, a 33-year-old woman from Johnstown, was promptly taken to Evangelical Community Hospital near Lewisburg, where she was sadly pronounced dead. The authorities, including the police and Coroner Dominck Adamo, have chosen not to disclose her identity. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. when one of the tractors experienced a mechanical malfunction, according to state police.

Upon investigation, it was determined that an exhaust wheel within the turbo housing of the tractor became dislodged and forcefully ejected from the manifold and the vehicle’s metal covering. Tragically, a piece of the wheel struck the woman’s neck, causing the fatal injury. Lifesaving efforts were immediately initiated at the scene before she was transported to the hospital.

It is worth noting that there is no protective fencing around the track at the fairgrounds located along Route 235 just outside Laurelton, as confirmed by Boop. This unfortunate incident has highlighted the need for enhanced safety measures in such events. The fair, which concludes today, will hopefully serve as a reminder to prioritize safety precautions in the future.

In a separate matter, an online fundraiser has been initiated to support the family affected by a fatal crossover crash on I-81. Additionally, the final victim has been identified following a tragic bus crash on the same interstate in Dauphin County..