One dead after a fatal DUI crash in Carbon County

Ricky Turner
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MAHONING TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say one person is dead after a fatal crash Friday evening involving alcohol.

According to the Lehigh Valley Coroner Office, 36-year-old Trevor Hunsicker, of Kingston, died at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest due to traumatic injuries during the crash. His death has been ruled an accident.

According to a PSP release, a crash involving two vehicles occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on the 400 block of Ashtown Road in Mahoning Township.

Troopers say that the Hunsicker was, traveling west, when he lost control of the vehicle while speeding, and crossed into the other lane colliding head-on with the other vehicle traveling east.

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Hunsicker and the passenger were ejected from the vehicle as a result of the crash, according to officials.

According to the release, Hunsicker was transported to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Carbon County Communications say the three other passengers were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Their condition at this time is unknown.

Mahoning Valley Fire Company and EMS, Lehighton EMS, and All Points Towing assisted PSP on the scene.

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