Man killed in crash on Route 981 in Westmoreland County

SOUTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man was killed in a crash on Route 981 in South Huntingdon Township.

Westmoreland County 911 said the crash involved a tractor-trailer and a car on Route 981 between Mendon Road and Peterson Road at around 4:30 a.m. Monday.

Pennsylvania State Police said the tractor-trailer left its lane and hit the car head-on, causing the car’s roof to shear off. The car then hit a guide rail. The truck crashed into a ditch.

The driver of the car died in the crash. He’s been identified as Steven Fryman, 30, of South Huntingdon Township.

The truck driver was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing.

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