Dane Molander Dies, 4 dead in ATV accident on I-81

Tragic Crash on I-81 Claims Lives of Family and ATV Racing Champion

A devastating accident on Interstate 81 in Franklin County has left the community mourning the loss of five lives, including a promising ATV racing champion. The incident occurred Wednesday night and was attributed to a blown tire, as confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Police.

The crash, which took place around 8:50 p.m. near mile marker 18 on I-81 northbound in Greene Township, resulted in the tragic deaths of Donald Molander, Kimberly Molander, their children Miranda Molander (21), and Dane Molander (19), all from Middletown, Pennsylvania, along with James Shade from Martinsburg, West Virginia. The family was traveling in an RV towing an enclosed trailer when a blown tire caused the motorhome to lose control. The vehicle crossed the grass median and collided with a tractor-trailer head-on. The impact claimed the lives of the Molander family and the truck driver, James Shade.

The accident led to the closure of the northbound lanes of I-81 between exits 17 (Walker Road) and 20 (Scotland) for several hours, causing significant traffic disruptions until the early morning.

One of the victims, Dane Molander, was a rising star in the world of ATV racing. In ATV racing, he has multiple victories and accolades, including being the AMA ATV MX Pro-Am National Champion in 2022 and the ATV MX Amateur Rider of the Year in 2021. He’d recently become pro and was competing in the AMA ATV MX Pro-Am championship series in 2023. His most recent accomplishments include participation in events such as the one conducted in Ohio on July 21-23, with the next event set to take place at the iconic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Tennessee.

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Miranda Molander, Dane’s sister, was also active in the ATV racing industry, working as a 30-second card girl at professional motocross races. Her duties included alerting racers and spectators to the start of the race and presenting prizes to the top three finishers.

The awful loss has had a profound impact on the ATV MX Championship community. The absence of the Molander family will be felt at the forthcoming event at the Loretta Lynn Ranch, renowned as the oldest race on the ATV national circuit. During this terrible time, the racing community and the general public have both shown their condolences and support.

As the community mourns the tragic loss of life, our thoughts and prayers are with the Molander family and all those affected by this tragedy.

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