Passenger Killed In Suspected DUI Crash
SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A passenger was killed in a one-vehicle crash in Sugarcreek Township late Saturday morning.
It happened just after 11 a.m. on SR-268.
According to state police, a 55-year-old man was driving north when he left the road onto the east berm, which was covered in snow. He then lost control of the vehicle and crashed sideways into a tree.
State police say the 53-year-old man in the front passenger seat, identified later as John W. McCoy, Sr., was pronounced dead after sustaining injuries in the crash. The driver sustained a moderate injury.
According to state police, the driver was speeding at the time of the crash, and they believe he was driving under the influence.
No charges have been filed at this time.
Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page
Stay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter