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Man thrown from car, killed in 2-vehicle collision in Indiana County

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read Jan. 8, 2023 | 3 years Ago
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A motorist was fatally injured when he was thrown from his car following a collision early Saturday in Indiana County.

Hunter Lewis McCloskey, 25, of Buffington Township, was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene in Pine Township, according to Indiana County Coroner Jerry L. Overman Jr. A ruling on the cause of death was pending on Sunday.

According to reports by Overman and state police, McCloskey was headed west on Route 422 at about 1 a.m. when he attempted to turn left onto Red Mill Road. His Subaru WRX was struck by a Ram pickup truck that was traveling west behind him.

The Subaru began to spin, striking some small boulders and a utility pole, and McCloskey was ejected.

It wasn’t clear if the driver of the Ram — Reed Tantlinger, 22, of Homer City — was injured or if he might face charges.

Police are continuing their investigation of the crash.

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Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.

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