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Two people killed in head-on crash in Westmoreland County

March 5, 2023 / 9:06 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh

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DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) - Two people are dead after a crash in Westmoreland County.

According to the coroner's report, 35-year-old Joseph Gshinsky and 61-year-old Sherry Shaffer died when Gshinsky crossed the center line and slammed into the vehicle being driven by Shaffer head-on.

Gshinsky was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and it's believed that speed played a role.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.

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