Man Charged in Injury Crash in Columbia

Derek Mohr faces multiple charges after leaving the scene of a Sunday evening collision.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and damaged car side mirror, reflecting a faint red glow against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a hit-and-run crash.The aftermath of a hit-and-run collision that left someone injured exposes the consequences of drivers fleeing the scene.Columbia Today

A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man named Derek Mohr has been charged with several offenses, including accident involving injury while not licensed and failure to stop and give information or render aid, following a crash in Columbia, PA that left someone injured on Sunday evening.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes that result in injuries are a serious public safety concern, as they can leave victims without access to immediate medical care and allow perpetrators to evade responsibility. This incident highlights the need for all drivers to be properly licensed and to remain at the scene of an accident to provide information and assistance.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 8:07 p.m. on Sunday in the 200 block of Chestnut Street in Columbia. Derek Mohr, a resident of Maytown, PA, was charged with accident involving injury while not licensed, accident involving personal injury, failure to stop and give information or render aid, driving at an unsafe speed, and driving without a license.

  • The incident occurred at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Derek Mohr

A 28-year-old resident of Maytown, Pennsylvania who was charged in connection with the crash.

Columbia Borough Police Department

The law enforcement agency that filed the charges against Derek Mohr.

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What’s next

The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, with Derek Mohr facing the charges filed by the Columbia Borough Police Department.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of all drivers being properly licensed and remaining at the scene of an accident to provide information and assistance, in order to uphold public safety and ensure victims receive the care they need.