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Teen Driver Killed After Car Crosses Median on I-79 in Lawrence County

State police are investigating after the car struck a southbound tractor-trailer near mile marker 110.

Overview

  • The crash occurred just after 9:45 p.m. Sunday near mile marker 110 between the Grove City and Slippery Rock exits.
  • Pennsylvania State Police identified the deceased as Gavin R. Lohr, 19, of Huntingdon, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Investigators report the northbound Honda Civic entered the grass median and struck the driver's side of a southbound Volvo semi-trailer.
  • The car traveled beneath the trailer before coming to rest in the west median, and the truck driver was not injured.
  • PSP Mercer and local responders assisted at the scene, and authorities have not released any cause or charges.