Blocher's Bail Stays at $500,000
The man accused of driving under the influence of prescription drugs when his vehicle hit and killed a PennDOT worker will remain jailed on half a million dollars bail. 42-year-old Donald Blocher of Salamanca is charged with homicide by vehicle in connection to the death of 51-year-old Jack Griffin in October in Foster Township. A bail hearing was held today in front of District Judge Rich Luther, who decided Blocher’s bail will remain at $500,000 PennDOT worker James Burrows of Eldred was severely injured when Blocher’s vehicle hit him.