VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Delaware County man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he rear-ended a vehicle at a red light in Oil City and fled on foot to avoid capture for outstanding warrants.
According to court records, 26-year-old Joel R. McClellan, of Chester, Pa., appeared for a preliminary hearing on May 6, where he was held for court by Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey on the following charges:
- Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot, Felony 3
- Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Misdemeanor 2
- Accidents Involving Death or Injury While Not Licensed, Misdemeanor 2
- Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle, Misdemeanor 3
- Six summary traffic violations
The charges were transferred to the Venango County Court of Common Pleas.
McClellan remains lodged in the Venango County Prison, according to court dockets. The record states bail was denied bail because the defendant is a flight risk…