Fatal Collision Claims Two Lives in Lancaster County Incident

UPDATE: A tragic head-on collision in West Lampeter Township has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, confirmed by the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred on Friday night around 9:40 p.m. when a Honda Civic collided with a Nissan sedan at the intersection of Lampeter Road and Paramount Avenue.

Authorities have identified the victims as Luke Debruin, 25, of Lancaster, who was driving the Honda, and Terry Thomas, 64, of Hamburg, who was a passenger in the Nissan. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, according to reports from the coroner’s office.

In addition to the fatalities, two other passengers in the Nissan—a male and a female—were transported to the hospital in critical condition. Details surrounding the crash’s cause remain unclear, and the coroner’s report has not yet disclosed the specific cause and manner of death for either victim.

The West Lampeter Township Police are actively investigating the incident and are seeking witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at 717-464-2421.

This heartbreaking event underscores the urgent need for road safety awareness, especially during night-time driving conditions. As the investigation continues, community members are left mourning the loss of two lives and hoping for the swift recovery of those injured.

Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge regarding this developing story.