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One dead after crash in Peach Bottom Township

The victim of the crash is a 25-year-old Travis McFatridge, from Lower Chnacebord Township according to the York County Corner's Office.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Update, May 23: The victim of the crash is a 25-year-old Travis McFatridge, from Lower Chnacebord Township according to the York County Corner's Office. 

According to the coroner's office, McFatridge died of multiple blunt force injuries and his manner of death was determined to be accidental. 

Reportedly, he was traveling southbound on Route 74 when he passed a vehicle, crossing over the double yellow lines at a high rate of speed. 

After passing the vehicle, McFatridge reportedly made a short right-hand turn leading into a straightaway. Another driver, traveling northbound on Route 74, was making a left-hand turn when the two vehicles collided. 

Despite wearing a helmet, McFatridge died at the scene, according to the coroner's office. 

Previously: Emergency crews are responding to a fatal crash in York County. 

According to York County 911 Dispatch, units were dispatched at 3:55 p.m. on Monday to assist in a reported fatal crash along the 6000 block of Delta Road in Peach Bottom Township.

Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company stated on Facebook that their units were on the scene of "a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle".

The fire company also confirmed that the Delta Road (Route 74) roadway would be shut down for an extended period of time.

The Mason Dixon Fairgrounds Event Page posted that those planning on attending the food trucks event later that evening to use the back entrance off of Line Road.

State Police are currently investigating.

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