HERNDON — The Herndon community is mourning the tragic loss of Daniel Barnhart, 39, who died Thursday evening following a single-vehicle crash in Jackson Township, north of Herndon.
According to state police, troopers were dispatched at 6:57 p.m. to the 6000 block of State Route 147 after receiving a report of a vehicle that had crashed off the roadway. Daniel was operating a 2008 Ford F-150 when he lost control for unknown reasons and struck an embankment along the side of the road.
Investigators said that after the impact, Daniel was ejected through the rear window of the truck and thrown approximately 120 feet down an embankment. Troopers confirmed he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Emergency responders arrived on scene, but Daniel was pronounced dead at the scene by the Northumberland County Coroner’s Office due to the severe injuries he sustained in the crash.
Daniel’s sudden passing has left family, friends, and the Herndon community heartbroken. His life was cut short far too soon, and he will be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
State police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the investigation remains ongoing, the community is asked to keep Daniel’s family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
