3 killed in 3-vehicle crash in Montgomery County

Three people were killed in a three-vehicle crash Friday evening in Hatboro, police said.

The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. on County Line Road near Park Avenue, said Hatboro Borough Police Chief Mark Ruegg.

According to the initial police investigation, a Chevy Camaro being driven by a 31-year-old man was traveling west on County Line Road, then crossed into the eastbound lanes, where it struck a Nissan SUV being driven by a 69-year-old woman.

A third vehicle, a Hyundai being driven behind the Nissan by another 69-year-old woman, also became involved in the crash.

The drivers of the Camaro and the Nissan were pronounced dead at the scene. Police freed two passengers from the Camaro who were then taken to Jefferson Abington Hospital. One of them, a 31-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The second passenger, identified as a 23-year-old woman, suffered severe injuries and was listed in critical condition. The driver of the Hyundai was taken to St. Mary Medical Center and was listed in stable condition.

The names of those involved are not being released pending notification of relatives.

The crash is being investigated by the Hatboro Police Department in conjunction with the Eastern Montgomery County Crash Team.

Authorities ask that anyone who witnessed the accident or has information about it contact the Hatboro Police Department at 215-675-2832, or submit a tip at https://montgomery.crimewatchpa.com/hatboropd/260650/webforms/submit-tip.

An image of the scene taken from video shot from an NBC10 helicopter showed two badly damaged vehicles.