2nd UPDATE |
Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities say Route 22 westbound in Cresson Township has reopened after being closed for nearly four hours following a fiery crash that left one person dead.
Investigators say the victim was traveling westbound when the vehicle reportedly left the roadway and struck a road sign before colliding with an embankment.
Police say the vehicle then crashed and overturned multiple times before it caught fire.
Officials say the vehicle was reportedly fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on scene.
State police and the Cambria County coroner's office are investigating the cause of the crash.
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees says an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.
UPDATE |
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees says one person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a fiery crash along Route 22 westbound near Gallitzin.
Authorities say the single-vehicle crash has closed the westbound travel lanes, between the Gallitzin and Summit exits.
Officials say the roadway is expected to be reopened by 4 p.m.
Stay with 6 News online and on air for further updates.
ORIGINAL |
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has been called to the scene of a deadly crash on Route 22 westbound, near Gallitzin.
911 officials says the crash occurred just after 1 p.m. between the Gallitzin and Summit exits.
According to PennDOT's 511PA alert page, all westbound lanes are closed.
Details are limited at this time and 6 News has a crew heading to the scene.
Stay with us online and on-air for further updates.
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