Follow up to yesterdays Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Effort
Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched at 12:13 pm on 10/19/16 to Toll Rd just off Jonas Rd in Effort for a Motor Vehicle accident involving a Motorcycle that took two young lives.
When units arrived at the scene they found Daniel Gregory Weir 22 of Effort who was the driver of the motorcycle dead at the scene and his girlfriend Faith Villano 20 of Pittston in serious condition and was treated by West End Ambulance and transported to Pocono Medical Center where she later died.
According to police, the 2015 Harley Davidson driven by Daniel Gregory Weir was traveling northbound on Toll Rd in Effort when he crested the hill and encountered a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Michael Buccieri, 17, of Effort that was stopped for a school bus that was on the southbound side picking up kindergarten children.
Michael Buccieri was not injured in the accident.
The Monroe County Coroner said the neither Daniel Gregory Weir or Faith Villano were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
Police believe that speed was a factor in the accident.
Daniel Gregory Weir originally from North Bergen, NJ graduated from Pleasant Valley High School where he studied Automotive/Diesel Technology in 2012 and started working for Penske Truck Leasing in June of 2013.
Daniel Gregory Weir and Faith Villano had been dating since July 16th 2016.
West End Volunteer Fire Company, West End Fire Police, West End Ambulance and State Police were all on scene of the accident.
The picture of the motorcycle is not Daniel’s motorcycle. It’s is rude and disrespectful to post pictures that are not accurate to sensationalize your story.
Amanda we had no idea, as you saw under the photo it came from WFMZ and we assumed it was from the accident, we in no way want to be disrespectful or sensationalize a story by using an inaccurate photo so we have removed it. Thank you for pointing out that it was not Daniel’s motorcycle. We are sorry for your loss.