Cambria County man dies in Fairfield crash, coroner says
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A 37-year-old man from Cambria County died in a single-vehicle crash in Fairfield on Sunday night, according to the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office.
The crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. in the area of 1410 Route 271.
Benjamin D. Snyder, of Upper Yoder, was alone and traveling south on Route 271 when, for unknown reasons, he failed to negotiate a right curve, according to the coroner. His SUV went across and off the road, through a guide rail, down a hillside and hit a tree.
Snyder, who was not wearing a seat belt, was trapped in his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the coroner.
Snyder died from blunt force injuries to his head and chest. His death was ruled accidental.
State police were investigating.
Hindman Funeral Home of Johnstown will be handling arrangements, according to the coroner.