Police: Man died in Bradford County after accidentally shooting himself, crashing his car
Pennsylvania State Police at Towanda are investigating an unusual incident in which a man apparently shot himself accidentally and then died in a car crash.
Around 2 a.m. Wednesday, state troopers responded to the Quality Inn parking lot off U.S. Route 6 in Wysox Township for a report of a found firearm.
A records check of the firearm revealed it was owned by 25-year-old Tyler States, no address given.
State police said it appeared States accidentally shot himself in the middle finger of his left hand, and then left the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
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States was killed in a crash shortly after leaving the scene, according to troopers, who also investigated the accident site.
There was no evidence of foul play found at either scene, state police said.
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This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Bradford County man dies after accidental shooting and car crash
