Columbia couple was crossing the street with their granddaughter when fatally hit: officials | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Eric Lutz, 74, and his wife Donna, 71, of Columbia, were crossing the road at the intersection of Chestnut Street and N Third Street with their granddaughter when they were struck by a Dodge Ram pickup, according to information released by the coroner’s office and Columbia police.

The Lutzes were taken to Lancaster General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the coroner’s office said. Columbia police said their granddaughter, who is a juvenile, was flown to another hospital on Sunday for treatment. Additional information on her condition was unavailable Monday. 

The Lutzes died from multiple traumatic injuries, according to an autopsy conducted Monday morning by the coroner’s office. The manner of death has been ruled accidental. 

Columbia police say their investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and no additional information will be released at this time.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash and hasn’t already spoken to investigators to contact the Columbia Borough Police at 717-684-7735.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/columbia-couple-was-crossing-the-street-with-their-granddaughter-when-fatally-hit-officials/article_cc9df0d9-baef-466c-b2be-ab4bfcc4c412.html 

Deeds Recorded — Columbia Borough — August 10, 2026

Spackman David Sr., Spackman David C. Sr., Spackman Rita conveyed 26 S. Third St. to David Spackman Jr. for $1.

Lampeter Homes LLC conveyed 123 N. Seventh St. to 248 S. Quince St. LLC for $125,000.

Julian S. Lintner conveyed property on South Eighth Street to Becker Brie Anne, Becker Steven II for $255,000.

Nobile Nicholas J, Nobile Allison Paige conveyed 150 S. Eighth St. to Land Ian, Hain Chloe Elizabeth for $237,500.

Highmount Properties LLC conveyed 553 Walnut St. to Patricia M. Meley for $300,000.

Alonso Nydia S, Collazo Lunelys conveyed 1008 Cloverton Drive to Yousef S. Labib for $231,000.

About Town — August 9, 2026

This week's photos of Columbia 

Click on photos to see larger, sharper images. 

JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY 

Three pedestrians were struck by a pickup truck in a fatal accident Sunday morning at 3rd & Chestnut. LINK

Some nearby areas were blocked off afterwards. 

A crash team arrived on scene.

The team used this drone to help reconstruct the accident.

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Brown-eyed Susans are in abundance right now.

Henry the Horse got a hat.

The fish were biting.

Including this channel catfish.

A rainbow Thursday afternoon — BEFORE Friday's big rain. [Submitted]

Seen at the Chestnut Street Turkey Hill 

It's since been removed. 

[Submitted]

A biker in a hurry: a near-miss at the first vehicle and another near-miss at the UPS truck.

The Walnut Street project isn't looking good.

Who's the project manager on this job anyway?

Several residents of the block reported lots of water in their basements from Friday's rain.

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Another 9-11 sign (on Second, near Walnut)

The doors to the former Truist Bank were open on Friday.  Trash was being removed.

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The Elks has a billboard across from the Columbia Plaza. 

Parole officers were in town the other day. 

Norfolk Southern replaced more rails.

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The parking lot at the district justice's office is being repaved. 

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Besides some flooded basements, there weren't many effects Saturday from Friday's downpour. There was some mist over a small part of Wrightsville. 

But the river level didn't appear to have moved.

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Fatal Pedestrian Crash | Columbia Borough Police Department

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Family, friends release balloons in memory of Anthony Stoy-Velazquez| Local News | lancasteronline.com

Dozens of red and black balloons drifted over Columbia Saturday evening as the friends of family of Anthony Stoy-Velazquez gathered to remember the 26-year-old one month after his death. 

In the month since his death on July 8, Stoy-Velazquez family have maintained a memorial to him on the corner of North Third Street and Linden Street, covering the corner with candles, photos and messages to keep his name and memory alive. 

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Pedestrians struck at 3rd & Chestnut

PRELIMINARY: Multiple pedestrians have been reported struck by a pickup truck at the intersection on 3rd and Chestnut Streets. The truck stayed at the scene. The intersection is currently closed. 

Columbia recovers after 5-6 inches of rain, flooded basements reported

Except for this wheelbarrow half-filled with rainwater (and leftover concrete), there were very few obvious effects this morning from yesterday's torrential rains. However, some residents did report flooded basements. Columbia received 5 to 6 inches of rain, with scattered thunderstorms possible this afternoon.