Route 50 crash closes Washington County highway

August 8, 2012 10:04 am

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A car crash on Route 50 in Independence, Washington County, killed 19-year-old Tyler James Roy early this morning, according to the county coroner's office.

The Washington County man crashed his own Chevrolet pickup before 5 a.m., said 911 dispatch for the area.

The vehicle hit a tree and Mr. Roy was pronounced dead shortly after 6:21 at the scene, according to the coroner's office.

Sanjena Sathian: ssathian@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1408.
First Published August 8, 2012 7:32 am

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