Watch CBS News

Washington Co. Crash Victims Identified

ELCO BOROUGH (KDKA) - Two people were killed and two others injured overnight in a car accident in Washington County.

The crash happened around 1 a.m. on Route 88 near Vesta Road in Elco Borough.

State police say the driver, 19-year-old Kelsey Blasinsky, of Carmichaels, suffered critical injuries and was taken by medical helicopter for treatment at a local hospital.

According to state police, Blasinsky missed a left curve in the roadway and sideswiped a guide rail. The vehicle crossed the north and south lanes and rolled over several times before slamming into a tree.

Two passengers, identified by the Washington County Coroner as 18-year-old Jerret Dotson and 21-year-old Adam Morris, both of McClenllandtown, died at the scene.

Officials say Blasinsky and Dotson were ejected from the vehicle in the crash.

A third passenger, identified by police as 21-year-old Joshua Darnell, of Uniontown, was also flown to a hospital in Pittsburgh.

Stay with KDKA for the latest details

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.