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Police continue investigating Yough High School crash that killed four students
Summary
Pennsylvania State Police say speed was a factor in a crash that killed four Yough High School students, and investigators are seeking information about the hours before the collision.
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Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate a crash that killed four Yough High School students on Saturday. Officials say speed was a factor, but the events in the hours before the collision remain unclear. Investigators report the last confirmed contact with occupants was around 1:30 a.m., and a passing driver reported the crash at 3:31 a.m. The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office has identified the four victims.
Known details:
- Pennsylvania State Police say speed was a factor in the crash.
- The last confirmed contact with anyone in the car was about 1:30 a.m.; a passing driver reported the crash at 3:31 a.m.
- The Westmoreland County Coroner identified the victims as 15-year-old Brady Hunker; 18-year-old Rocco Zugai, who was the driver; 15-year-old Felicity Martini; and 16-year-old Kylee Korber.
- The Yough School District has made counselors available and thanked community members and first responders; investigators are asking anyone with information about the night to come forward.
Summary:
The crash has prompted mourning and support offerings from the school district and the wider community. Investigators say speed was a factor and continue to seek information to establish a clearer timeline. Undetermined at this time.
