NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A Monday morning accident in Washington County has left one man dead.

According to police, the single-vehicle accident happened on Route 136 in Nottingham Township around 7:20 a.m.

The vehicle was traveling west when the driver lost control, crossed the center line and entered a hillside on the eastbound side of the road. At that time, the vehicle struck a utility pole and a couple of trees.

The driver of the vehicle, 71-year-old Carl Thayer, of Elizabeth, was pronounced dead at the scene.

After the accident, the road was closed in both directions between Preston and Lusk Roads, but has since reopened.

Stay With KDKA.com For More Details

RELATED LINKS

More Local News
More Washington County News