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Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Grabbing Wheel, Causing Crash in Conoy Township

Susquehanna Regional Police say a 20-year-old passenger allegedly grabbed the steering wheel, causing a vehicle to strike a utility pole on Risser Road; he was charged in connection with the Sept. 26 crash.

Published Sep 30, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

On Sept. 26, 2026, at about 1:00 a.m., Susquehanna Regional Police responded to a vehicle crash in the 100 block of Risser Road, Conoy Township. Officers say passenger Austin Michael McKain, 20, allegedly grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to strike a utility pole; he was charged with related offenses. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.