Motorcycle crash injures 1, restricts traffic on Route 30 in Hempfield

Dec. 24—Eastbound traffic on Route 30 was reduced to one lane for about 45 minutes following a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in the vicinity of Westmoreland Mall.

One of two occupants on the motorcycle reportedly suffered a head injury in the 1:30 p.m wreck, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatch supervisor.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the highway near St. Clair Way, just past the East Pittsburgh Street off-ramp in Hempfield.

Hempfield No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department and Mutual Aid Ambulance were among first responders dispatched to the scene.

Additional details weren't immediately available.

Jeff Himler is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Jeff at 724-836-6622, jhimler@triblive.com or via Twitter .