Ambler man charged with murder after Delco crash

An Ambler man was charged today with third-degree murder in connection with a fatal car crash in Delaware County.

Johnathan Trueheart, 18, allegedly was traveling at a high speed northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 352 yesterday when he drove his Ford Explorer though a red light at the intersection of Knowlton Road in Middletown Township. He collided with a car driven by Joseph Sherlock, 33, of Upper Providence, with such force that it broke the smaller Honda Accord into two pieces. Sherlock was declared dead at the scene, according to court documents.

Trueheart was transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center with injuries.

Drivers of two other cars caught in the pileup and a passenger also were hurt, but their injuries were not life-threatening, police said yesterday.

In addition to murder, Trueheart faces charges including aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, and recklessly endangering another person. Bail was denied based on the seriousness of the charges, according to court documents.