1 person killed in crash in Derry Township, victim identified

One person is dead after a crash in Derry Township early Thursday.

The crash happened on Route 217 about a mile south of Blairsville Road around 2:50 a.m.

According to the Westmoreland County coroner, the vehicle crossed the center line of the road, struck a guardrail, overturned and struck a tree.

Police believe Howe was ejected from the vehicle after the crash.

The driver of the vehicle who died during the crash was 36-year-old Christopher M. Howe.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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