Two killed in head-on crash on PA Turnpike in Somerset County

Somerset Co., PA (WJAC) — State police say two Pennsylvania men were killed Friday night following a head-on crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County.

Investigators say the crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. Friday near the 100 eastbound mile marker in Jefferson Township.

According to the crash report, the driver of a Ford F-250, identified as 27-year-old Dustin Brant, of Derry, Pa, was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction when he collided head-on with a Ford E-350 van.

Police say Brant was pronounced dead at the scene by the Somerset County coroner's office while the driver of the van, 24-year-old Kawon Mooring, of West Lawn, Pa, was transported to Conemaugh Hospital where he later passed away.

Troopers noted in the crash report that a third vehicle was struck with debris from the collision but both occupants were unharmed.

Investigators have not yet released the causes of death for the two crash victims.

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