Crime & Safety
4 Teens Killed In Fiery Pittsburgh-Area Crash: Latest Info
A Pittsburgh-area school district is grieving after four students lost their lives in a vehicle accident. Get the details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Grief counselors are on hand today in the Yough School District after four high school students died in a crash in Westmoreland County early Saturday.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on Derr Road in New Sewickley Township when a vehicle hit a tree and caught fire.
The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office has identified the victims as Rocco Zugai, 18; Kylee Nicole Korber, 16; Brady Hunter, 15; and Felicity Martini, 15.
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According to the coroner's office, a passing motorist notified police that the car had crashed and was ablaze. Firefighters extinguished the fire and extricated the victims.
Positive identification was completed upon DNA analysis.
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Cause and manner of death are pending via autopsy and toxicology results.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking loss," Yough Superintendent Anthony DeMaro said in a statement. "As a school community, we mourn together and extend our deepest condolences."
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