Update:
An auto crash at Pikel’s Gas Station at the intersection of Routes 119 and 85 in Home early Thursday afternoon has resulted in one fatality.
An unidentified 52-year-old woman from Commodore was inside the main gas station structure and was killed.
Two adult men were in a vehicle that crashed into the main gas station structure. The car was traveling north on 119 approaching the intersection with 85. The vehicle then exited the northwest corner of the intersection and hit a concrete curb that surrounds the parking lot. The vehicle then traveled across the parking lot into a fuel pump or pumps before hitting the station building with its passenger side.
One of those men is in custody and the other person fled and was later apprehended by police.
Traffic was expected to be affected until early Thursday evening. Watch the video reports for more information.
Latest report from the scene …
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Initial report from the scene …
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Previously reported:
Traffic was tied up on Route 119 Thursday afternoon due to a structure fire at Pikel’s Gas Station at the intersection of Route 119 and Route 85 in Home.
Traffic was expected to be affected until approximately 6 pm, and motorists were being directed to find alternate routes.
This story will be updated as confirmed details become available.
