An icy patch on Interstate 80 contributed to a crash that happened last week. State Police in Clarion say 61-year old Edwin Burkett from Coolspring was driving in the left lane on I-80 West near mile marker 48 last Wednesday around 11:30 when he hit an icy patch and crossed into the right lane hitting a guide rail.
According to authorities, after the impact, his truck crossed both lanes and into the median where he hit a tree and rolled into a ditch.
Burkett was taken to Grove City Hospital for suspected serious injuries and was cited for driving too fast for the conditions of the road.
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A three-vehicle accident that happened on Saturday closed part of 119 for about 45 minutes and injured one person.
State Police in Punxsutawney say the incident occurred around two o’clock when 18-year old Jesse Burkett of Punxsutawney was driving south on Route 119 in Bell Township of Jefferson County, slammed his brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of him driven by 35-year old Tina Peace of Punxsutawney, who was stopped waiting to make a left turn.
According to the authorities, Burkett’s vehicle turned sideways and hit Peace’s car, continued into a parking lot and hit an unoccupied car. Police say the roadway closed for about 45 minutes and Peace was taken to the Punxsutawney Area Hospital for injuries.
Burkett was cited for not driving at a safe speed.
