Westmoreland

2 injured in head-on collision on Route 51 in Rostraver

Paul Peirce
By Paul Peirce
1 Min Read June 10, 2022 | 4 years Ago
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Two people were reported injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash along Route 51 in Rostraver, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher.

The head-on collision between a van and a pickup truck occurred about 5 a.m. on the highway stretch between Mt. Pleasant and Darr Road, according to Rostraver Central Fire Department.

One occupant was trapped inside his vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters.

Rostraver-West Newton Emergency Service ambulance transported two patients to local hospitals.

Authorities reported the highway was temporarily closed in both directions and a detour was established around the crash scene.

Township police are investigating..

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