Ashley, PA – Corvette Hits Two Cars Stopped at a Traffic Light on SR 309 at Hazleton Street

Ashley, PA (October 9, 2026) – A man was dragged by a vehicle after a Chevrolet Corvette crashed into two cars stopped at a traffic light, according to Ashley Police. Officers were called to a multi-vehicle crash at State Route 309 and Hazleton Street around 10:20 p.m. on October 9.

Police said the Corvette was traveling south on SR 309 when it hit the two vehicles stopped at the light. A witness alleged that the driver got out of the Corvette, said he could not afford the damages, and tried to leave the scene, police reported.

According to the police release, the witness said he tried to stop the driver from leaving. He was then dragged by the vehicle for a distance before falling onto the road, the release states. Police stated the witness claims that at one point the driver tried to hit him with the vehicle.

The release did not describe injuries to the witness or to anyone in the two vehicles that were hit. Police said the driver abandoned the Corvette on SR 309 south. He was later identified as Carmine Conforto, 28, who is facing charges of aggravated assault and numerous traffic violations.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

Car Crashes in Pennsylvania: Key Facts and First Steps

PennDOT counted 109,515 reportable crashes in Pennsylvania in 2025. It also reports that fatalities involving aggressive driving, which includes running a red light, tailgating, and speeding, have risen 31 percent since 2020.

• Get checked by a medical provider the same day, even without pain, especially after any fall or impact with a vehicle.
• Ask police for the incident number and the name of the department handling the case, so you can request the report.
• Photograph the vehicles, the intersection, your injuries, and any damaged clothing or belongings.
• Note nearby cameras at businesses and traffic signals, since footage is often overwritten within days.
• Collect names and phone numbers from drivers and witnesses before they leave.
• Tell your own insurance company right away, and ask whether uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage applies.
• Decline a recorded statement to another driver’s insurer until you understand your rights.

When a Driver Faces Criminal Charges: Civil Claims in Pennsylvania

A criminal case and a civil injury claim are separate. The state brings criminal charges, while a civil claim is how an injured person seeks payment for medical bills, lost income, and pain. A charge is an allegation, and the result of the criminal case does not decide a civil claim.

Insurance can raise its own questions when a driver is accused of intentional conduct. An attorney reviews every policy that may apply and the evidence behind each claim. Pennsylvania law also allows punitive damages in rare cases of outrageous conduct, which an attorney evaluates case by case.

• Who may be liable: The driver and, in some cases, the owner of the vehicle.
• What decides it: Police findings, charging documents, witness accounts, video, and vehicle damage.
• If fault is questioned: Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence, so a person can recover if their share of fault is not more than 50 percent (42 Pa.C.S. 7102).
• Deadline: Pennsylvania generally allows two years to file (42 Pa.C.S. 5524). For a crash on October 9, 2026, that puts the deadline at October 9, 2028.

Why Luzerne County Residents Call Scartelli Olszewski After a Car Crash

After a crash, many people worry that the other driver cannot pay or that an insurance company will offer far less than the injuries are worth. Those worries are reasonable, and they are the reason to talk with a lawyer early. Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. looks at every source of recovery, including the injured person’s own coverage.

From the first call, our Wilkes-Barre car accident lawyers gather the evidence that fades first, handle the insurers, and build the case with a trial in mind.

Our founder, Melissa A. Scartelli, is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The firm has operated continuously since 2001.

Luzerne County residents hurt in a car crash deserve to know what Scartelli Olszewski offers before choosing a Wilkes-Barre area injury firm:

• $10,000,000 record verdict in Luzerne County
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