In York County, Pennsylvania, authorities are searching for a driver who crashed into a 200-year-old ice house at Historic Shady Lane in East Manchester Township early Tuesday morning (November 18). According to the Union Fire Company, the vehicle struck the building at the intersection of North George Street and Shady Lane around 5:05 a.m., causing significant damage to the structure. The driver fled the scene, leaving behind a massive hole in the brick wall of the historic building.
The ice house is part of the Historic Shady Lane, which once housed a colonial-era whiskey distillery. The site has a rich history, dating back to ownership by William Penn in 1682 and later by Declaration signer James Smith. The York County Regional Police Department is currently investigating the incident, as reported by Local 21 News.
This incident has raised concerns about preserving historic sites in the area. The police are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward. As the investigation continues, the community hopes to restore the damaged ice house to its former state. More updates will follow as the story develops.