Married Couple Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Northumberland Co., PA

Northumberland County, PA (July 16, 2026) – A husband and wife died after their motorcycle was struck by another vehicle on Tuesday night, July 14, near Sunbury in Northumberland County.

Brian and Megin Wallace were riding along Brush Valley Road near the intersection of Shock Road around 9 p.m. when the crash occurred, according to the Montour County Coroner's Office. Brian died at the scene.

Megin was taken to the hospital, where she died early Wednesday morning, July 15. What led to the collision has not yet been released by investigators.

The Pennsylvania State Police and the Montour County Coroner's Office are jointly investigating the crash. 

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Wallace family during this unimaginable loss.

Pursuing Justice for Families After a Fatal Crash in Northumberland County, PA

Losing a family member in a crash creates a uniquely painful legal situation, since survivors may need to pursue a wrongful death claim while also navigating the emotional weight of processing the loss. 

Under Pennsylvania law, a wrongful death action allows close family members, such as children, parents, or siblings, to seek compensation for the financial and emotional impact of losing a loved one, while a related survival action allows the estate to recover damages the victims could have claimed had they survived, including pain endured between the crash and their passing.

Rural roads like Brush Valley Road usually lack the traffic cameras and nearby businesses found in more developed areas, which makes eyewitness accounts and the official coroner's report especially important pieces of evidence in reconstructing how the crash occurred. Investigators will likely examine factors such as the other driver's speed, visibility conditions after dark, and whether the vehicle had the right of way at the intersection.

Families navigating this kind of situation tend to benefit from having a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyer review the investigation findings and insurance policy details early, before decisions are made that could affect the claims.

Our team at Edelstein, Martin, and Nelson understands how overwhelming a fatal crash can be for a family. If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, we can help you understand the legal options available to your family. 

You can contact Edelstein, Martin, and Nelson at (888) 630-4409 to discuss your family's situation with our team.