NORTH STRABANE (WPXI) — The victim of a trench collapse in North Strabane Township has been identified. Washington County Coroner Tim Warco has identified Richard St. John, 49 of Bellaire, Ohio as the man who became trapped when a trench that he was digging collapsed. The cause and manner of death are still pending. The incident occurred on Brehm Road in North Strabane Township at 1:10 p.m. on Friday afternoon. St. John was one of several people trying to tie a sewer line into the public system. It is unclear what caused the collapse and the incident is still being investigated by OSHA and the North Strabane Township Police. (Photo WPXI)
Victim Identified In Deadly Trench Collapse
November 10, 2019 8:16 am