Albion Borough, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help after a fleeing and eluding incident involving an ATV late Friday night in Erie County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop E, the incident occurred Friday night around 10:53 p.m. near the Erie County Fairgrounds in Albion Borough. Troopers attempted to investigate an ATV rider who then fled the area, prompting an ongoing investigation.
State police released an image of the vehicle involved, describing it as a red Honda Sport Style ATV. Investigators believe the rider may have information critical to identifying the operator and determining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The area where the incident occurred sits in Albion Borough, Erie County, roughly 40 miles southwest of Erie and within Pennsylvania’s northwest region. Police say fleeing and eluding incidents pose a serious safety risk, particularly at night and in areas where pedestrians or other vehicles may be present.
Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, recognizes the ATV, or has surveillance or dash camera footage from the area around the Erie County Fairgrounds late Friday night to come forward.
Tips can be reported directly to PSP Girard Station at 814-774-9611, through the PSP Tips Toll-Free Line at 1-800-472-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com/psp. Police note that callers may be eligible for a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest, solves a crime, or helps locate a wanted person.
State police emphasized that tip reward money does not come from taxpayers and is funded through asset forfeiture.
The investigation remains active, and additional details may be released as they become available.
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