Pennsylvania

Thomas Mears Killed in Accident at State Route 119 and Wayne Ave in Indiana County, PA

Published on: October 5, 2022

Date of Accident
October 4, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Thomas Mears
Type of Accident
Pennsylvania State Police
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 119 and Wayne Ave, Indiana County, PA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Route 119 and Wayne Ave in Indiana County, PA on October 4th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:34 a.m. According to investigators, a dump truck lost control for unknown reasons before traveling through a guardrail and into an embankment. The truck went airborne as a result before hitting a concrete barrier upon landing. The driver, identified as 57-year-old Thomas Mears, was ejected from the vehicle and taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Dum pTruck
Road/Highway
State Route 119 and Wayne Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck lost control, struck a guardrail and went through an overpass

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