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Woman killed in wrong-way crash in Hempfield Twp.

By Mike Darnay

/ CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A woman was killed late Thursday night in a wrong way crash in Westmoreland County.

According to the Westmoreland County Coroner, 55-year-old Laurie Prenatt, of Hempfield Township was driving the wrong way along Route 30 just after 10:30 p.m. when she crashed head-on into another vehicle.

Prenatt was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died.

It's unclear if the driver of the other vehicle was injured in the crash.

Pennsylvania State Police responded to the crash to investigate.

Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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