BUG FLIES INTO SUV — THEN A HORRIFIC CRASH LEAVES TWO MOTORCYCLISTS DEAD

LUTHERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA — A bizarre chain of events ended in tragedy after a New Jersey woman allegedly lost control of her SUV when an insect flew through an open window, sending her vehicle into oncoming traffic and killing two people on a motorcycle.

According to police, 55-year-old Bernadette Cobb of Brick, New Jersey, was driving on a two-lane road in Luthersburg on August 12 when a bug entered the vehicle.

Cobb reportedly told investigators she “freaked out” and tried to swat it away. Police allege that she lowered her head, causing the SUV to drift across the center line.

THEN CAME THE HEAD-ON CRASH

Cobb’s passenger reportedly tried to grab the steering wheel and correct the vehicle’s path.

But it was too late.

The SUV collided with a 2013 Harley-Davidson carrying Anthony Sones, 34, and Miranda Wormuth, 30.

Both motorcyclists died at the scene.

The couple had reportedly been together for 14 years, according to a fundraiser shared by Wormuth’s family.

 DRIVER FACES SERIOUS CHARGES

Cobb was arrested at the scene and faces multiple charges, including homicide and involuntary manslaughter, according to reports.

She has since posted $100,000 bail.

Her attorney, Brian Manchester, described the crash as a “tragic accident” and said the defense intends to vigorously contest the case.

A TRAGIC SECOND OF DISTRACTION

The case is now raising difficult questions about what can happen when a driver becomes distracted by something seemingly insignificant.

A single insect.

A split-second reaction.

A vehicle crossing the center line.

And two lives were lost.

Investigators will ultimately have to determine exactly how the crash unfolded and what responsibility, if any, Cobb bears under Pennsylvania law.

For Anthony Sones and Miranda Wormuth’s loved ones, however, the consequences are already permanent.

The charges against Cobb are allegations. She is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.