Taxi Driver Killed in Dauphin County Crash Was DUI and Using Phone

Authorities say the driver had alcohol and drugs in his system and was holding his cellphone at the time of the fatal collision.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:39am

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A taxi driver in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania had alcohol and drugs in his system and was holding his cellphone when he crashed into the back of a transit van, killing himself and his passenger in April 2025, according to a coroner's report. The driver, Calvin Haivor, had a blood alcohol concentration below the legal limit but was not allowed to have any alcohol in his system as a commercial driver. He also tested positive for recent marijuana use.

Why it matters

This tragic crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, especially for commercial drivers who are entrusted with the safety of their passengers. The incident raises questions about oversight and enforcement of substance abuse policies for taxi and rideshare drivers.

The details

According to the coroner's report, Haivor crashed his taxi minivan into the back of a transit van on April 4, 2025 in Lower Paxton Township. After the initial impact, Haivor's vehicle then crashed into a cinderblock wall. Both Haivor and his passenger, Anthony Giles, were killed in the crash. A third passenger in the taxi was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Video footage from the transit van showed that Haivor was holding his cellphone at the time of the crash.

  • The crash occurred on April 4, 2025 around 4:36 pm.
  • The coroner's report was made publicly accessible on February 2, 2026.

The players

Calvin Haivor

A 65-year-old taxi driver from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs and using his cellphone when he crashed, killing himself and his passenger.

Anthony Giles

A 59-year-old Harrisburg resident who was a passenger in Haivor's taxi and was killed in the crash.

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What they’re saying

“We were not aware the driver had alcohol and drugs in his system. We are still grieving this tragic loss.”

— Family members of Anthony Giles (PennLive)

What’s next

Police and the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office have closed the case without filing any charges, determining that Haivor was responsible for the crash.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical need for rigorous screening, oversight, and enforcement of substance abuse policies for commercial drivers to protect public safety. It also highlights the devastating consequences that can result from impaired and distracted driving.