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Indiana County man dies in crash with coal truck
September 13, 2012 4:01 pm
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An Indiana County man died this morning when the pickup truck he was driving crossed the center line and collided with a coal truck, igniting both vehicles.
Stephen Yamrick, 22, of Glen Campbell, was driving a Dodge Ram to work on Route 36 in Banks when he hit the truck about 7 a.m., Indiana County coroner Mike Baker said in a news release.
Mr. Baker said the coal truck driver, whose name and condition he did not know, attempted unsuccessfully to pull Mr. Yamrick from the truck.
Mr. Yamrick died on impact and was officially pronounced dead at 8:41 a.m., the coroner said. He has ruled the death an accident.
Rairigh Funeral Home in Hillsdale is coordinating funeral arrangements for Mr. Yamrick.
Liz Navratil: lnavratil@post-gazette.com, 412-263-1438 and on Twitter @LizNavratil.
First Published September 13, 2012 4:01 pm
First Published September 13, 2012 4:01 pm
