MONROE — Troopers from State Police Monroe responded at approximately 12:54 p.m. on Aug. 28 to a report of a single-vehicle collision on State Route 17 in the area of Exit 130A.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2011 Mazda, traveling westbound, was seen by witnesses abruptly departing the right lane and briefly entering the left lane.
The vehicle then swerved back to the right, re-entered the right lane, and subsequently left the roadway.
The car continued off the shoulder into a wooded area, striking multiple trees before coming to a stop along the northbound shoulder.
The driver and sole occupant was identified as Robert S. Ihne, 70, of Chester.
Ihne was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
