Lawrence County Crash Kills Driver
Accident Happened On Route 65 Early Thursday Morning
POSTED: 4:42 am EDT March 18, 2010
UPDATED: 3:18 pm EDT March 18, 2010
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WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 33-year-old man died Thursday morning following a crash in Wayne Township, Lawrence County.Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle said the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed on State Route 65 toward Ellwood City just before midnight on Wednesday.When he attempted to go around a left-handed curve, troopers said he lost control, sheared a utility pole and hit an embankment before crossing over both lanes.According to reports, the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero he was driving rolled over several times before finally coming to a stop in a field, upright, several feet from the roadway.Police said Joseph Aegan, of Ellwood City, was killed in the crash.
Emergency responders said the Aegan was ejected from the vehicle. He was rushed to Ellwood City Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.The crash remains under investigation. Police said the victim was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
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