Two Days, Two Students Dead in Vehicle Strikes

Both victims were struck after dark

A second Montgomery County student in two days has died after being struck by a vehicle after dark. Upper Moreland Police said a 17-year-old student at Upper Moreland High School was pronounced dead Tuesday evening at Abington Hospital after being struck at about 5:35 p.m. in the painted median of Blair Mill Road at Moreland Avenue. The driver of the striking vehicle, described as a sport utility vehicle, is a 39-year-old Bucks County woman who remained at the scene and is said to be cooperating with authorities. The student's name has not been released by authorities. On Monday night, a 16-year-old Pottsgrove High School Student died after being struck by a vehicle on East High Street (Ridge Pike) in the Sanatoga section of Lower …

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Family Offering $10,000 Reward for Hit-and-Run Information

Coutts family offering $10,000 reward for information regarding the Honda Odyssey involved in a hit-and-run accident that injured their 15-year-old son.

After 15-year-old Matt Coutts was injured by a hit-and-run driver in early April, the Fort Washington family is offering a $10,000 reward for finding a silver or dark colored Honda Odyssey that was involved in the incident. “15-year-old boy was riding his bike eastbound on the 200 block of Tomlinson Road in Northeast Philadelphia along the north curb of the westbound lane. Investigators say a minivan traveling westbound hit the bike then swerved into the eastbound lane, striking 15-year-old Matt Coutts of West Pottsgrove while he was riding his skateboard,” according to the original NBC report. As previously reported by Patch, Matt suffered a broken left shoulder, broken left leg below the knee and abrasions all over his body, caused by …

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President Bill Clinton to Visit Upper Moreland High School

Former President Clinton will attend a ‘Get Out the Vote’ Rally at the high school in support of State Attorney General Candidate Kathleen Kane.

In support of veteran prosecutor and Democratic State Attorney General candidate Kathleen Kane, President Bill Clinton will attend a major “Get Out the Vote” Rally, this Thursday, April 12, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Upper Moreland High School. According to a recent press release on the visit, the rally follows President Clinton’s recent endorsement of Kathleen Kane as Pennsylvania’s first elected female Attorney General. “Kathleen Kane is the most experienced and qualified candidate to serve as Pennsylvania Attorney General,” President Clinton said in the release. “I am confident that Kathleen will use the legal system to protect and advance the lives of all Pennsylvanians. She is smart, tough and experienced, and she will make a great Attorney …

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UMHS Student in Hit-and-Run Expected to Make Full Recovery

Doctors say Upper Moreland High School freshman Matt Coutts' recuperation will be long and difficult, but several Montco communities have responded with much support.

After undergoing surgery on Monday at Childern’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for severe injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident, 15-year-old Upper Moreland resident Matt Coutts is expected to make a full recovery, family sources say. However, family members also say his recuperation will be a long and difficult one. “Head injuries could take months,” Ed Coutts, Matt’s father said earlier this week. “He’s in and out, and still in a lot of pain.” According to news reports, Matt was riding his skateboard with friends along the eastbound side of the 200 block of Tomlinson Road in Northeast Philadelphia at approximately 9:30 p.m., March 30. At that time, reports say, a silver Honda Odyssey was travelling westbound, when it swerved into…

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Patch Photo Gallery: Upper Dublin High School hosts Upper Moreland at swim and diving meet

The Flying Cardinals hosted the The Golden Bears during a swimming and diving meet on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

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