Germany Township, PA – Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 194 (October 13, 2026)

A two-vehicle crash closed a section of Route 194 (Frederick Pike) in Germany Township, Adams County, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the collision, which was reported shortly before noon near the intersection with Georgetown Road, close to the Maryland state line.

According to Adams County dispatch, a car and a van collided at the intersection. Two people sustained injuries in the crash and were airlifted by medical helicopter to area trauma centers for further treatment. It was not immediately confirmed whether the two people transported were traveling in the same vehicle at the time of the collision.

Route 194 was shut down between Georgetown Road and the Maryland state line for several hours while crews worked to clear the roadway. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of Transportation both assisted at the scene, including cleanup of fluids that spilled onto the pavement during the crash.

The extent of the injuries sustained by the two people who were airlifted had not been released as of this report. Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the cause of the collision, and an estimate for full reopening of the affected stretch of roadway was not immediately available.

A full crash report is expected to be available from Pennsylvania State Police once the investigation is complete. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the investigating agency.