New Cumberland man pleads to third-degree murder in road-rage death
John Clark, III entered a plea to Criminal Homicide – Murder of the Third Degree on Sept. 29, 2026, one day before the first anniversary of the victim’s death.
On September 29, 2026, 57-year-old John Clark, III pleaded guilty to Criminal Homicide – Murder of the Third Degree before Judge Michelle H. Sibert, with members of the victim’s family in court. Authorities say on September 30, 2025 Clark became enraged at a motorcyclist in Lemoyne, chased the motorcycle and struck it with his vehicle, ejecting the rider who died at the scene. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office praised the West Shore Regional Police investigation; sentencing is scheduled for December 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM, and the case is being prosecuted by First Assistant District Attorney Courtney Hair LaRue.