WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — One person died in a crash on Interstate 79 in Washington County on Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Crash on I-79 in Washington County shuts down interstate
Gary Reinhardt, 58, of Lancaster, N.Y., was killed in the crash that involved four vehicles, according to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco.
It happened around 9:50 a.m. near the Route 519/Houston Exit.
Reinhardt was driving a car south when another car in the northbound lanes lost control, crossed the median and collided with the victim’s car, causing a train reaction.
Reinhardt was wearing a seatbelt, according to Warco.
The interstate was closed in both directions for several hours.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
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