A Maryland woman is facing multiple criminal charges after police say she was involved in a road rage crash that ended with a motorcycle carrying an 8-year-old girl being struck from behind in Pennsylvania.

Authorities in Upper Allen Township, located in Cumberland County, said they issued a summons last week for 23-year-old Amya Steele, who was identified as the driver of a black Honda Accord involved in the incident. According to police, the crash occurred on Oct. 11, 2025, during what investigators described as a road rage encounter involving three motorcycles and Steele’s vehicle.

In a statement, Upper Allen Township police said the Honda Accord allegedly hit the rear of one of the motorcycles. The bike was being driven by an adult man and had an 8-year-old girl riding as a passenger at the time. Police did not release further details about what led up to the collision or what behavior may have occurred between the vehicles before impact.

After the crash, police say Steele fled the scene. However, investigators reported that her vehicle became disabled a short time later, preventing her from getting far.

Steele is now facing a list of serious charges, including aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, and reckless driving. The aggravated assault charge suggests authorities believe the crash may have involved intentional or highly reckless conduct.

At the time of the incident, Upper Allen police had asked for help from the public as they worked to identify the driver. Investigators said they were searching for witnesses who may have seen the motorcycles and the Honda Accord in the area and could provide information about how the situation unfolded.

Police have not released information about whether the motorcycle driver or the young passenger were injured. Officials also did not provide details about the extent of damage to the motorcycle or the vehicle involved.

According to law enforcement, Steele appeared in court for a preliminary hearing last Thursday. The case was then bound over to county court, meaning a judge found enough evidence for the charges to proceed to the next stage of prosecution.

The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet shared whether additional individuals involved in the reported road rage confrontation could face charges.

The case highlights growing concerns about road rage incidents escalating into dangerous situations, particularly when vulnerable passengers are involved. Steele’s next court proceedings will determine how the case moves forward as prosecutors pursue the charges tied to the October crash.