On January 19, 2025, at approximately 3:22 pm, members of emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Road 56 West, near Mt. Tabor Road.

Deputies arrived on the scene and found a silver 2016 Chrysler Town and Country minivan on its side, off the south side of the roadway and a red 2021 Ram 1500 off the north side of the roadway.

Daniel Shelter, age 44 of Salem was identified as the driver of the pickup truck, while Kathryn Henderson, age 67 of Paoli was identified as the driver of the minivan. Shelter also had a four year old passenger in the back seat of his vehicle.

Evidence at the scene and driver statements indicated Henderson was traveling west, when she encountered a large portion of the roadway covered in ice. Henderson's vehicle went into a skid causing her to cross the centerline and collide with Shelter's vehicle, who was traveling eastbound. Henderson's vehicle traveled off the south side of the roadway and overturned in the ditch, while Shelter's vehicle traveled across the westbound lane and came to a rest, off the north side of the roadway.

The Washington County Ambulance Service evaluated all parties involved in the accident and everyone refused further medical treatment.

Sgt. Matt Hein is the lead investigating officer and was assisted by Sgt. Tory Hildreth, Deputy Ryan Ater, Reserve Deputy Danny Libka and members of the Salem Fire Department and Salem Police Department.