One dead after crash in Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A driver was killed in a crash in Stoneycreek Township on Wednesday.

On May 8, an accident occurred on South Route 31 Glades Pike at the intersection of South Route 1005 Brotherton Road. A Buick Encore, driven by William Riley, 90, of Berlin, was traveling south on Brotherton Road, ran a stop sign and attempted to make a left turn onto Glades Pike.

A Peterbilt truck then crashed into the Buick, causing it to hit an embankment and overturn. The Buick eventually came to a stop on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Riley was pronounced dead at the scene. The PSP report noted that both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

The Berlin Fire Department and Somerset EMS provided assistance at the scene.