UPDATE: The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office has just identified two victims in a tragic head-on collision that occurred Friday night in West Lampeter Township. The crash, which took place around 9:40 PM at the intersection of Lampeter Road and Paramount Avenue, has left the community in shock.
Authorities report that Luke Debruin, aged 25 from Lancaster, and Terry Thomas, aged 64 from Hamburg, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Debruin was driving a Honda Civic, while Thomas was a passenger in a Nissan sedan involved in the crash.
The collision also resulted in two additional passengers from the Nissan being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, sparking an urgent appeal from West Lampeter Township Police for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact them at 717-464-2421.
The coroner’s report has not yet disclosed the cause or manner of death for either victim. As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the loss of two lives in an instant. This devastating event underscores the dangers of our roadways and the fragility of life.
Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge from this developing story. The emotional impact of this incident is deeply felt, and the families of the victims are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
