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Westmoreland County man dies in motorcycle accident
October 4, 2012 4:58 pm
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A Westmoreland County man died early this morning when his motorcycle veered into oncoming traffic and struck a car.
Keith W. Zedek, 35, of Mount Pleasant, was pronounced dead at Excela Health Frick Hospital, 45 minutes after the 12:59 a.m. accident.
The crash happened on state Route 31 in East Huntingdon, about a half-mile east of Shultz Road.
The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office said Mr. Zedek was riding eastbound up a hill when he crossed the center line and hit a car head-on.
Mr. Zedek, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from his bike. He died of head, chest and leg injuries, the coroner's office said.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. No additional information was available.
First Published October 4, 2012 4:57 pm
