Two drivers killed in Lebanon County crash after vehicle crosses into opposing lane, police say
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Two drivers killed in Lebanon County crash after vehicle crosses into opposing lane, police say
Updated: 1:11 PM EDT Mar 12, 2026
Two people were killed in a crash in Lebanon County on Tuesday, according to the South Lebanon Township Police Department. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today.Investigators said a 2026 Audi Q3 and a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee collided in the 3100 block of State Drive in South Lebanon Township around 10:10 p.m. According to police, the Audi was traveling north when it crossed into the opposing lane and struck the Jeep. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Police identified the victims as:Cole Steffy, 47, of Mansfield, Tioga County (Audi driver)Rilee Knable, 19, of Palmyra, Lebanon County (Jeep driver)The crash remains under active investigation. Anyone who witnessed the wreck or has information is asked to contact the South Lebanon Township Police Department. Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
SOUTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
Two people were killed in a crash in Lebanon County on Tuesday, according to the South Lebanon Township Police Department.
Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today.
Investigators said a 2026 Audi Q3 and a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee collided in the 3100 block of State Drive in South Lebanon Township around 10:10 p.m.
According to police, the Audi was traveling north when it crossed into the opposing lane and struck the Jeep.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
Police identified the victims as:
Cole Steffy, 47, of Mansfield, Tioga County (Audi driver)Rilee Knable, 19, of Palmyra, Lebanon County (Jeep driver)
The crash remains under active investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the wreck or has information is asked to contact the South Lebanon Township Police Department.
Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more.
See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.