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2 people dead after crash involving motorcycle in Lancaster County

The coroner was called to a vehicle crash in the area of Reading and Precast Roads Saturday afternoon.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Update, Sept. 4: Two people are dead following a crash between a motorcycle and a van on Saturday afternoon in East Earl Township.

Police say 69-year-old Grant Beauchamp and his 68-year-old wife Delores Beauchamp died after their motorcycle was struck by a van.

A 74-year-old man was driving his van north on Reading Road when he crossed into the oncoming lane and crashed into the motorcycle being driven by the Beauchamp couple.

The victims were ejected from their motorcycle and were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Officials with Lancaster County 911 dispatch confirmed the coroner was called to a vehicle crash in East Earl Township on Saturday.

First responders were dispatched to the scene of the crash at Reading and Precast Roads at 12:10 p.m. on Sept. 3.

There is no word yet on how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash, but dispatch has confirmed it is fatal.

Officials also confirm there was at least one patient injured in the crash.

East Earl Township Police is investigating.

This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available.

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