2 Dead, 7 Hurt In Fayette County Crash

September 4, 2023 2:31 am

WHARTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two people were killed and seven were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Fayette County on Sunday morning. According to Fayette EMS, the crash happened at the intersection of Route 40 and Hawes Road in Wharton Township. When first responders arrived at the scene, one person was already dead and another person died while being transported to an area hospital. The crash happened near Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. There is now word on the identities of the victims at this time. The cause of the accident is under investigation of the Pennsylvania State Police. (PHOTO: WPXI)