Man Sentenced to Prison for Killing Tower

A man that struck and killed a Pennsylvania tower was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty. 

In July, 2020, Allen Putman struck and killed tower Tyler Laudenberg, who was working a roadside assistance call on the shoulder of I-78 in Bethel Township. He was speeding, driving 90 mph. Blood tests taken after the crash showed Putman had marijuana and oxycodone in his system, state police said. 

Although Putman had been free on bail since the accident, after pleading guilty he was taken into custody on 8/24 to begin his sentence. The judge sentenced Putman to a total of two to seven years in state prison followed by three years of probation in a negotiated plea with prosecutors. Putman was also ordered to pay $5,956 in restitution. 

Tyler Laudenslager's loved ones said they are doing what they can now to help promote the state's Slow Down, Move Over law, and they started a foundation in his honor.  https://www.readingeagle.com/