Dante Desimone 18, killed, Tim Robison 18, seriously injured after car involved in crash strikes them.

Modified Date: 
Mon, 06/29/2015 - 8:00pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 11, 2014

Man cleared of most serious charge in crash that killed Neumann University student

A Delaware County man has been cleared of the most serious charges stemming from a crash that killed a teenager.Jonathan Vanderhorst of Clifton Heights was on trial for causing the crash that killed 18-year-old Dante DeSimone.In January 2014, Vanderhorst hit another car along the 500 block of Baltimore Pike.The wreckage then plowed into DeSimone who was on the sidewalk.The jury acquitted Vanderhorst of homicide by vehicle while DUI, but did find him guilty of driving under the influence.The misdemeanor offense carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison.DeSimone, a 2013 graduate of Upper Darby High School, was a freshman at Neumann University at the time of his death.

D.A.: 'Intoxicated' driver caused wreck that killed Delco teen.

A Lansdowne man blamed for a two-vehicle accident that killed an 18-year-old and seriously injured another teenager outside a fast-food restaurant in Clifton Heights was charged Monday with homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence.

Memorial Vigil Set For Neumann College Freshman Killed on Delco Sidewalk.

A memorial vigil is being held tonight in Clifton Heights (Delaware County), near where a popular young man died over the weekend in an accident.

One teen killed, one injured in crash on Baltimore Pike.

A popular athlete and Upper Darby High grad was killed and another seriously injured Sunday night when a car and pickup truck collided, sending one of them careening onto the sidewalk, where the teens were struck.

Recent Upper Darby grad killed in Clifton Heights crash ID'd.

The young man killed when a car and a pickup truck collided in Clifton Heights on Sunday night has been identified.

Dante DeSimone remembered by family, friends as police continue to investigate Baltimore Pike crash.

Upper Darby graduate Dante Desimone was killed and Tim Robison was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Baltimore Pike Sunday night.

Beloved Teen is Mourned on Social Media.

Dante Desimone was walking along Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights with two friends when he was struck by a car and killed Sunday night. The car that hit Desimone collided with another car before striking him. Another one of his friends was hit and suffered serious injuries.

Car Hops Curb, Kills College Freshman, Injures Friend.

Family and friends will gather tonight to remember a popular college freshman who died when he was struck while walking along a busy road outside of Philadelphia.
Family and friends will gather tonight to remember a popular college freshman who died when he was struck while walking along a busy road outside of Philadelphia. Dante Desimone died after being struck by a car after it collided with another car along the 500 block of W Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights, Pa. around 9 p.m. Sunday. The Upper Darby High School grad and two friends were walking on the sidewalk when the car went onto the sidewalk after being struck by another car. Following the wreck, Desimone was rushed to Mercy-Fitzgerald Hospital where Desimone died. His friend Tim Robison, who also has ties to Upper Darby High, remained hospitalized Monday morning is serious condition at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. Family members say a third friend with the teens wasn't hurt. The drivers of both cars stopped following the crash and were cooperating with the investigation. DUI wasn't suspected. Desimone was a graduate of Upper Darby High School where he played lacrosse and hockey and began attending nearby Neumann University this past fall studying sports entertainment. Ralph Desimone stated that his family was devastated by his son's death. He said his son overcame a bone disorder that required surgeries to become a college lacrosse player. Friends and family turned to Twitter using the hashtag #RIPDante to remember the student athlete. UPDATE; Jonathan Vanderhorst, 45, has been arrested and charged on multiple counts by the district attorney in connection with this accident. 02/25/14.
People Involved: 
Dante Desimone
Tim Robison
Jonathan Vanderhorst

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