Western PA News

April 28, 2019

Investigators: Man Suffered Head Trauma In South Greensburg Hit-And-Run Crash – CBS Pittsburgh

While the suspect took off from where the alleged hit-and-run happened, witnesses got a good look at the car and have the description to police.

They say it’s a newer Chevrolet Cruze sedan that’s dark gray in color with chrome accents on the doors. The vehicle has some body damage.

DeGennaro has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for the victim’s medical costs and other needs.

To donate, click here.

Police are still looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a man in Greensburg on Friday.

Source: Investigators: Man Suffered Head Trauma In South Greensburg Hit-And-Run Crash – CBS Pittsburgh

April 26, 2019December 22, 2020

11-year-old boy killed in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash

Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County was shut down for several hours

NEW STANTON, Pa. —

A child died in a crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County on Thursday afternoon.

The accident happened in the eastbound lanes between New Stanton (Exit 75) and Donegal (Exit 91) in Mount Pleasant Township.

The coroner has identified the child as 11-year-old Hayden Field of Connellsville Township, Fayette County.

The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office said Hayden was the front-seat passenger of a 2008 Nissan Frontier that was traveling eastbound on I-76.

For an unknown reason, the pickup truck crashed into the back of a Freightliner tractor-trailer and ended up under the back of the trailer. The accident lawyer riverside was called immediately to help with the situation and Hayden was trapped inside the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner’s office said Hayden was wearing a seat belt.

All eastbound traffic was detoured off the turnpike at New Stanton for several hours.

State police are investigating the crash.

Source: 11-year-old boy killed in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash

April 22, 2019

Redistricting push in 1 Westmoreland County community aims to cut wait times and raise voter turnout

A petition for new election districts in Westmoreland County’s Murrysville community will be presented May 3.The petition, filed on behalf of 85 registered electors, is looking to create new election districts in the community in an effort to reduce wait times and increase voter turnout.