One person has died following a vehicle crash that took place in Pennsylvania, as confirmed by state police. The crash occurred on Sunday, May 26, shortly after 6:30 a.m. in Snyder County.
According to the report from Pennsylvania State Police, the incident happened on Route 235 in West Beaver Township.
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Authorities said that the driver, identified as 20-year-old Dylan T. Straub from Mifflinburg, lost control of the truck while driving south.
Police say the truck went off the right side of the road, hit a mailbox, and then traveled back onto the road, where it began to spin. It eventually crossed into the northbound lane and flipped over, coming to rest on its roof.
Dylan Straub, the driver, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was thrown from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Snyder County Coroner William Pheasant.
There were no other passengers in the truck, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Authorities have not released any additional details about what might have caused Straub to lose control. The road conditions at the time of the crash were not reported. The investigation is still ongoing.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety, especially regarding the use of seatbelts.
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of all people who die in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. each year are not wearing seatbelts. In Pennsylvania, seatbelt use is a key focus of the state’s road safety campaigns.
Residents in Snyder County expressed sadness over the young man’s death, with many calling for more awareness around safe driving practices. Friends and family members took to social media to remember Straub and share condolences.
Police have reminded drivers to wear seatbelts at all times, even during short trips, and to avoid speeding or using a mobile phone while driving.
Authorities say seatbelts are one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of death in a car crash.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the vehicle has been taken for examination, and a full autopsy may be conducted to determine if any other factors were involved.
Toxicology reports are typically part of such investigations, though nothing has been confirmed yet.
This is not the first deadly accident to occur on Route 235 in recent years. Locals say the road has several sharp curves and limited visibility in some areas. Some residents are urging the state to review safety measures along this stretch of highway.
The Pennsylvania State Police have not released a full crash report yet, but updates may be provided as the investigation progresses.
No further announcements have been made about funeral arrangements or community memorials for Dylan Straub at this time.