Sun Glare Cited in Main Street Accident

Hellertown Police say a borough woman cited temporary blindness due to sun glare as the reason she didn't see a vehicle stopped in front of her at the intersection of Main and East High streets.

In a news release, police said Denise Becker, 59, was driving a Honda when she rear-ended a Toyota pickup truck after crossing through the intersection at about 4:24 p.m. on April 17.

Police said the initial impact caused a chain reaction-type accident, with the pickup then striking a Honda in front of it.

Becker's Honda had airbag deployment and fluid leakage, and had to be towed from the scene following the accident, police said, adding that the other two vehicles suffered minor damage and were driven from the scene.

According to authorities, Becker was cited for careless driving.