David Rodis Lynn III of Round Rock, Texas, was charged with homicide by motor vehicle after a deadly crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Lynn did not slow down when traffic slowed and struck another vehicle, causing a chain reaction involving seven total vehicles. One person died when two vehicles caught fire.
Where
Interstate 81, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
When
Friday, Oct. 18, 2026, around 7:20 a.m.
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
David Rodis Lynn IIITexas resident charged with homicide by motor vehicle
Pennsylvania State Policecharged Lynn and investigated the crash
The facts
David Rodis Lynn III of Round Rock, Texas, charged with homicide by motor vehicle.2
Crash occurred on I-81 northbound near mile marker 47.1 in South Middleton Township.2
Lynn did not slow down when traffic slowed and struck another vehicle, causing chain reaction.2
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