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Avondale Today
By the People, for the People
Busy Week for Pennsylvania State Police in Avondale
Troopers respond to crashes, school incidents, and a childline investigation across southern Chester County
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Pennsylvania State Police at Avondale responded to a series of crashes, school-related incidents, and a childline investigation across southern Chester County between January 17 and February 11, according to a public information release. The incidents included weather-related crashes, a DUI-related crash, and school fights.
Why it matters
The report highlights the range of public safety issues that state police in the Avondale area have had to respond to in recent weeks, including concerns around winter weather driving conditions, impaired driving, and school violence. These types of incidents can have significant impacts on the local community.
The details
The report details several crashes that occurred during the period, including a two-vehicle crash on February 11 at the intersection of Wharton Drive and Route 926 in Thornbury Township, a crash on February 10 in East Nottingham Township where a Chevrolet Silverado allegedly ran a stop sign, and a DUI-related crash on January 18 on the Kennett Oxford Bypass in London Grove Township. Troopers also responded to school-related incidents, including a physical altercation between two students at Avon Grove High School on February 6 and an incident where a student allegedly punched another student at Avon Grove Charter School on February 6.
- On February 11 at approximately 8:13 a.m., troopers investigated a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Wharton Drive and Route 926 in Thornbury Township.
- On February 11 at approximately 5:38 p.m., troopers responded to East Street at State Route 82 in East Marlborough Township.
- On February 8 at approximately 8:36 p.m., troopers responded to Hutchinson Road in New London Township.
- On February 10 at approximately 6:39 p.m., troopers responded to Frog Hollow Road and Oxford Road in East Nottingham Township.
- On January 18 at approximately 3:24 a.m., troopers responded to a DUI-related crash on the Kennett Oxford Bypass (U.S. 1) in London Grove Township.
The players
Pennsylvania State Police at Avondale
The state police department that responded to the incidents detailed in the report across southern Chester County.
22-year-old driver
The driver allegedly involved in the DUI-related crash on January 18 on the Kennett Oxford Bypass in London Grove Township.
15-year-old female from Avondale
The arrestee in the physical altercation between two students at Avon Grove High School on February 6.
17-year-old female from Lincoln University
The victim in the physical altercation between two students at Avon Grove High School on February 6.
13-year-old from Parkesburg
The arrestee in the incident where a student allegedly punched another student at Avon Grove Charter School on February 6.
The takeaway
This report highlights the range of public safety issues that state police in the Avondale area have had to respond to, including concerns around winter weather driving conditions, impaired driving, and school violence. These types of incidents can have significant impacts on the local community and underscore the important role of law enforcement in maintaining public safety.
