Pennsylvania

Amadou Alassane Killed in Accident at Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County, PA

Date of Accident
July 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Amadou Alassane
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Pennsylvania Turnpike, Westmoreland City, PA, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County, PA on July 29th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 4 a.m. A tractor-trailer veered from the road and crashed into an embankment under unclear circumstances. A passenger, 48-year-old Amadou Alassane, was killed and a second person was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road and over an embankment

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