Dauphin County Coroner's Office identifies teen bicyclist killed in Cumberland County crash

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The Dauphin County Coroner's Office has identified the bicyclist who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Cumberland County earlier this month. State police said the incident occurred on February 15 at the intersection of Baltimore Road and Cleversburg Road in Southampton Township, where the 15-year-old victim, Ariel Willever, failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by a driver who did not have time to slow down. Willever was taken to Hershey Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.

Why it matters

Bicycle accidents involving vehicles can have tragic consequences, especially when cyclists fail to obey traffic signals. This incident highlights the importance of all road users, whether in vehicles or on bicycles, being vigilant and following the rules of the road to prevent such fatal collisions.

The details

According to state police, the accident occurred at the intersection of Baltimore Road and Cleversburg Road in Southampton Township, Cumberland County. Ariel Willever, a 15-year-old from Shippensburg, was riding her bicycle and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection. The driver of the vehicle that struck Willever did not have enough time to slow down and avoid the collision.

• The incident occurred on the afternoon of February 15, 2026.
• Willever was taken to Hershey Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.