A deadly single-vehicle crash has shut down the ramp from Route 228 to I-79 in Cranberry Township, with Pennsylvania State Police leading the investigation. The collision happened near the Lemieux Sports Complex and triggered a large emergency response that clogged traffic on and around the ramp. As of Thursday, authorities had not released the victim’s name or identified a cause.
What officials say
A Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson told WPXI that troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash at Route 228 and I-79. According to the station, investigators had not shared additional details at the time of the report.
Scene reported near Lemieux complex
“Our crew saw multiple state police vehicles on the ramp from Route 228 to I-79, near the Lemieux Sports Complex,” WPXI reported. The ramp stayed closed while crews worked to clear the crash scene, and drivers in the area ran into traffic delays.
Why this stretch matters
Local coverage has flagged Route 228 and nearby interchanges as a crash-prone corridor. A recent analysis counted roughly 1,700 crashes across four nearby municipalities and pushed leaders to pursue a $49 million safety plan, as reported in a $49 million safety plan. Cranberry Township’s transportation plan also details recent ramp and signal upgrades on Route 228 and notes that some intersections carry up to 120,000 vehicles on an average day, according to Cranberry Township.
What’s next
Pennsylvania State Police typically publish station press releases and crash report resources on the Commonwealth’s website. Anyone with information that might help investigators can contact their local PSP station, per the Pennsylvania State Police. This story will be updated as troopers, the coroner, or family members release additional information.
