RENOVO, PA — An 18-year-old Renovo man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police on a motorcycle at speeds reaching approximately 70 mph in a posted 25 mph zone during the annual Flaming Foliage Festival.

According to the Renovo Police Department, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at approximately 3:57 PM along Huron Avenue in the Borough of Renovo.

Police reported that officers attempted to stop a motorcycle operated by Kaleb W. Smith, 18, of Renovo, for a traffic violation. Smith allegedly failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed.

The pursuit occurred while the annual Flaming Foliage Festival was underway, with hundreds of pedestrians and motorists in the surrounding area. Police reported that Smith passed another vehicle on the left before crashing into the rear of a dump truck approximately 30 seconds after fleeing.

Smith was taken into custody and transported to Lock Haven Hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries. He was later transported to the Clinton County Correctional Facility.

Further investigation revealed that Smith had allegedly never been issued a driver's license. Police also determined that the motorcycle was unregistered, uninspected, and uninsured, and displayed a registration plate that did not belong to the vehicle.

Smith faces nine charges, including:

Felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (F3)

Recklessly endangering another person (M2)

Reckless driving

Driving at an unsafe speed

Driving without a license

Registration and inspection violations

Unauthorized use of registration

Required financial responsibility violation

Smith was arraigned on October 11, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Heidi Wright and committed to jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.

All individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Renovo Police Department / Arrest Report