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1 killed, multiple injured in crash near Pennsylvania Turnpike

Updated on: January 26, 2023 / 10:48 PM EST / CBS Pittsburgh

One person killed, multiple injured in crash near Pennsylvania Turnpike

MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) - One person was killed and multiple others were injured in a crash near the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Thursday morning.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, a crash happened when a passenger van was unable to maintain its lane, losing control, hitting a guard rail, and then driving down an embankment.

The crash took place on I-376 eastbound near the Pennsylvania Turnpike on-ramp.

One of the passengers died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. She was later identified as 84-year-old Fannie Stoltzfus.

Multiple others were treated on the scene by first responders.

Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Service Unit is investigating the crash.

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