FNN Article © Monday, November 9, 2026.
MILLERTON, PA – A young lady and a Millerton firefighter came upon a fatal single vehicle crash just before 10:00 PM on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, in Jackson Township.
The accident occurred prior to 9:58 PM along Route 328 near Bear Creek Road.
The firefighter called in the tragic crash to 911 Dispatch Center in Wellsboro, PA, and requested a check on air medical helicopter after viewing the accident scene and seeing three victims.
It was reported to FNN, that the car involved had been split in two after striking a tree. Early reports indicated two possible deaths and one injured patient.
Millerton fire crews, two ambulances from Erway and Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched at 9:58 PM.
As Millerton fire apparatus arrived on scene around 10:05 PM the firefighter requested that Route 328 be closed down at both ends due to the tragic accident.
Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department was placed on standby at their station for a short period of time, in case they were needed.
The medical helicopter was not needed they were able to be recalled around 10:13 PM.
PennDOT was requested to assist with traffic control as Route 328 was closed down at Bear Creek Road and Alder Run Road.
Department 51 (Drone units) were requested at 10:17 PM, to assist at the scene of the incident scene. They arrived around 10:10:41 PM and at least one drone was in the air by 10:45 PM.
Millerton fire crews remained on scene for nearly four hours. They were able to start heading back to their station by 1:40 AM, as the roadway was cleared and reopened at that time.
26-year-old Noah Benner of Liberty, PA and 38-year-old Mitchell “Mitch” Riley Ternay of Tioga, PA, passed away in this terrible accident.
At this time, Pennsylvania State Police have not released any information on this accident. Both obituaries have been added to this website.
