A tragic car accident on Thanksgiving Day in York County, Pennsylvania, has been reclassified as a homicide investigation. The crash occurred on Thursday (November 27, 2025), at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Chanceford Township. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 2004 Subaru Outback attempted to pass another vehicle on Delta Road, crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding head-on with a 2007 GMC Envoy.
The passenger in the GMC, 80-year-old Carolyn Garner from Felton, was killed in the crash. Garner, who was wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene due to blunt force injuries, as confirmed by the coroner. Initially, her death was ruled accidental, but recent developments have led authorities to investigate it as a homicide by vehicle, according to WGAL.
The investigation, led by the Pennsylvania State Police York station, is ongoing, and no arrests have been made so far. The crash also resulted in injuries to other individuals, though their conditions remain undisclosed. The police have not released further details, but they continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This case highlights the severity of reckless driving and its potential consequences. As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits further updates from the authorities.