Man identified in fatal crash in Buffalo Twp. – ButlerRadio.com

One person died yesterday morning in Buffalo Township after being hit by a car.

The 911 call was received by Butler County Emergency Services at approximately 8:20 a.m. because a pedestrian was struck by a car on Ekastown Road (Route 228 East), approximately one mile from the intersection with Sarver Road.

According to our news partners at WPXI, 62-year-old Dave Roenigk was mowing his lawn and pulling weeds when he was struck by a car. A driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel before hitting and killing Roenigk. The driver has not been identified.

Roenigk was a family member of the WL Roenigk bus company, which is based nearby.

A section of Route 228 between Sarver Road and Coal Hollow Road had to be closed.

The police are continuing their investigations.