05/30/2026
05/29/2026
Friday Evening at 7:52pm our department along with Oley Fire Company Division of Fire & Rescue and Oley Ambulance were dispatched to West Philadelphia Avenue and Manatawny Road in Earl Township for reports of a vehicle accident with rollover.
The incident was quickly upgraded to entrapment involving a police cruiser adding Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue.
Chief 19 arrived on location, confirmed the reports, and established Manatawny Road Command.
West Philadelphia Avenue and surrounding roadways were closed for approximately 4 hours as emergency crews operated on the scene.
It is with deep sadness that we share that Officer Kristen Yeager tragically succumbed to her injuries following the crash.
Officer Yeager served Central Berks Police and her community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Our hearts are forever with Officer Yeager's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
We thank all responding mutual aid agencies and their first responders for assistance on this incident last evening.
Units were placed available just after midnight by Command and West Philadelphia Avenue was reopened to traffic.
Any questions from media can be directed to Pennsylvania State Police.