# Fatal Pennsylvania motorcycle crash investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-pennsylvania-motorcycle-crash-investigation > Updated: 2026-08-18T02:25:37.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Bernadette Ann Cobb, a 55-year-old woman from New Jersey, faces homicide and involuntary manslaughter charges following a fatal collision in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania. According to police affidavits, the incident occurred on August 12 when Cobb veered into the path of a Harley-Davidson on Route 332. Cobb claimed she was startled by an insect flying into her SUV, causing her to lose focus. The crash resulted in the deaths of motorcyclist Anthony M. Sones, 34, and passenger Miranda S. Wormuth, 30. While authorities noted Cobb did not appear impaired at the scene, she had an existing ignition interlock restriction on her license. Cobb has since posted $100,000 bail, and her attorney has characterized the event as a ‘tragic accident.’ ## Claims - Bernadette Cobb veered into oncoming traffic after being startled by an insect in her vehicle. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Two motorcyclists, Anthony Sones and Miranda Wormuth, died at the scene of the crash. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bernadette Cobb was charged with homicide and involuntary manslaughter. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: New Jersey driver charged in fatal Pennsylvania motorcycle crash A New Jersey driver faces homicide charges after a bug-related distraction caused a fatal crash in Pennsylvania. Separately, a man in Delaware was arrested for DUI following a fatal motorcycle collision. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-jersey-driver-charged-in-fatal-pennsylvania-motorcycle-crash ### 2026-08-14: New Jersey woman charged in fatal Pennsylvania motorcycle crash Bernadette Ann Cobb of Brick, NJ, faces homicide charges after a crash in Pennsylvania killed two people on a motorcycle. Cobb claims an insect flying into her vehicle caused the fatal collision. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-jersey-woman-charged-in-fatal-pennsylvania-motorcycle-crash --- Cite as: Fatal Pennsylvania motorcycle crash investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-pennsylvania-motorcycle-crash-investigation