According to police, around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, a two-vehicle crash occurred on State Route 36 just north of Hunts Run Road in Rose Township, Jefferson County.
Police say 36-year-old Dale B. Miner, of Latrobe, was operating a 2019 Subaru Legacy, traveling north on State Route 36, traveling too fast for conditions while negotiating a curve, when his vehicle struck the left rear of a 2006 International Harvester Workstar, operated by 23-year-old Nathan M. Lauren, of Ebensburg.
Miner’s vehicle traveled approximately 300 feet before traveling off the roadway, then struck several trees while traveling another 150 feet. It came to a final rest facing south.
Lauren’s vehicle crossed the center line and rolled over, traveling approximately 273 feet, and came to a final rest on its side facing east.
Miner, Lauren, and Lauren’s passenger, 23-year-old Blair J. Hornick, of North Cambria, were all wearing seatbelts.
No injuries were reported.
Miner was cited for a speed violation.
Jefferson County EMS, Bricen Towing, and Knox Township Fire Department assisted at the scene.
Punxsutawney-based State Police released the above report on Thursday, April 2, 2020.