A fatal motorcycle accident in Greene Township (Newfoundland area), Pennsylvania, has claimed the life of a local motorcyclist, identified by state police as Ryan M. Johnson.
Key Details of the Crash
The Date & Time: The collision occurred on Saturday evening, May 16, 2026, at approximately 6:52 PM.
The Location: The intersection of Route 507 (SR 507) and Route 390 (SR 390) in Pike County.
The Victim: Ryan M. Johnson, 34, of Newfoundland, PA, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crash Synopsis
According to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Blooming Grove barracks, the accident involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle:
The Collision: A vehicle stopped at the stop sign on Route 390 and initiated a left-hand turn to travel south onto Route 507. Ryan M. Johnson was traveling southbound on Route 507 at a high rate of speed on his motorcycle and struck the rear portion of the turning vehicle.
The Investigation: State Police noted in their initial report that an investigation determined Johnson had consumed alcohol prior to the crash.
Other Injuries: The driver of the passenger vehicle was uninjured.
Ongoing Review: The Pennsylvania State Police Troop R Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist (CARS) unit and the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) assisted at the scene. The investigation into the exact dynamics of the crash remains ongoing.
