Drunk driver killed Amish man in horse and buggy in Pennsylvania, police say
Jul. 22 2021, Published 8:54 a.m. ET
A man in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has been charged after he allegedly drunkenly hit and killed an Amish man in a horse and buggy.
Around 2:45 a.m. July 5, police say Phillip C. Sullivan II, 18, was under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol when he struck a horse and cart with his vehicle.
The Amish driver of the cart, Andrew J. Stoltzfus, 18, died on July 7 as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, according to East Earl Township police.
The horse also died, according to Penn Live.
Sullivan fled the scene of the crash, and was found about 45 minutes later, according to police.
Sullivan has been charged with homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, accidents involving death or personal injury, driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and three additional summary violations.
No date has been set for a preliminary hearing.
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