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One dead after motorcycle accident in Centre County

By Rebecca Parsons,

2024-08-28

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) —A 22-year-old man is dead after he was involved in an accident on Monday in State College.

According to the State College Police Department, on Aug. 26 they responded to East College Avenue and Struble Road for a report of a multi-vehicle crash. The accident was between a Toyota Prius and a motorcycle.

A 73-year-old man was driving the Prius and a 22-year-old was driving the motorcycle. Police said that the two vehicles collided and the motorcyclist was ejected. The motorcyclist was flown to UPMC Altoona where he was then pronounced dead.

The 73-year-old was treated at the scene for minor injuries. An investigation is currently ongoing and names are being withheld pending family notifications.

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State College Police were assisted by Centre Lifelink EMS, Alpha Fire Department, Fire Police and the Centre County Accident Reconstruction Team.

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smart chick

08-29

very sad. for all parties involved. that's why it is called an accident.

Michael

08-28

was it the car fault ? or motorcycle fault?

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