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Scott County car crash leads to homicide investigation

A car crash Thursday in Scott County has led to a homicide investigation being opened.

In a release, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a car crash near the entrance to the Mount Joy Airport. While investigating the accident, they found a dead woman in Park View.

The police arrested the driver, Christopher Behal of Park View, after he was treated for his injuries at a hospital. He's accused of first degree murder and was booked into the Scott County Jail.

The sheriff's office is investigating and says no other information is available at this time.

Rachel graduated from Michigan State University's J-School and has a background in broadcast and environmental journalism. Before WVIK, she worked for WKAR Public Media, Great Lakes Now, and more. In her free time, she likes to cook, hike, and hang out with her cat.