Man accused of killing state trooper, charged with homicide

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was charged with homicide by vehicle following Wednesday morning’s crash that resulted in the death of a Pennsylvania State Trooper.

Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Massachusetts faces homicide by vehicle and other related charges for the death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr., 44, of Schuylkill County, according to state police.

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Pahira was inspecting a semi-truck when another semi-truck, driven by Bon, hit the rear of the truck being inspected and then hit Pahira, police say.

Both semi-trucks caught on fire upon impact, according to state police release…

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