Pennsylvania State Police reported Monday afternoon that the driver involved in a one-vehicle crash this morning on Route 580 in Green Township has died.
The victim, who was not identified in the report, was a 70-year old female from Ebensburg. Five other adults and seven children who were passengers in the vehicle all sustained a range of injuries and were transported to hospitals. Three passengers, including 49-year old Marie Hershberger of Northern Cambria and 19-year old Ada Hershberger of Northern Cambria, were transported to Conemaugh Miners Medical Center. Seven passengers – including 25-year old India Scott of Ebensburg, 45-year old Neal Miller of Clymer and 47-year old Martha Miller of Clymer – were transported to IRMC, and two were flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Scott, Martha Miller and two of the children had suspected serious injuries. All other injuries were suspected minor injuries. The children ranged in age from 5 to 16 years of age.
The vehicle, which was not identified, was traveling west on Route 580 and exited off the north berm of the highway, struck a tree at the 2 o’clock position, then traveled another 20 feet before hitting another tree head-on. According to the report, passengers recalled the driver having difficulty staying in the lane. She suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness immediately prior to the crash. Only one passenger was wearing a seat belt.
The crash happened at approximately 7:53 AM, approximately 1,230 feet west of Zenith Road on Route 580. Fire crews from Commodore, Cherry Tree and Clymer, along with Citizens’ Ambulance, Veterans and Hastings Ambulance and Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to the scene.
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