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Big Run Man Flown from Scene After Vehicle Crashes into House in McCalmont Township

MCCALMONT TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Punxsutawney-based State Police say a vehicle crashed into a house on Spruce Street in McCalmont Township on Friday night.

According to police, around 6:59 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 26-year-old Brandon J. Burkett, of Big Run, was traveling eastbound on Spruce Street in a 2003 MINI up a small uphill grade hill when it veered off the roadway and struck a residence located at 624 Spruce Street in McCalmont Township.

Burkett was flown to UPMC Altoona for a suspected medical emergency and possible injuries.

He was using a seat belt.

The vehicle sustained minor damages and was towed from the scene.

Minor damage was done to the residence.

Jefferson County EMS assisted at the scene.