Smith Township man killed in Saturday collision with water truck
A Smith Township man was killed in a vehicle accident Saturday when a water truck crossed into his lane, according to police.
Vincent W. Badamo, 66, was taken from the scene of the accident to Weirton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the Smith Township Police Department announced Wednesday.
The accident occurred about noon Saturday at 266 Smith Township State Road. Badamo was driving a sedan, and a passenger in the front seat was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital by helicopter.
Police said the passenger did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
Kameron L. Donahue was driving the water truck, which is owned by the New Stanton-based HB Trucking.
According to police, Donahue was traveling south, crossed the double-yellow line to avoid a vehicle making a left hand turn and struck Badamo’s vehicle.
Slovan Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Township Fire Department, Washington County Ambulance and Chair Service, Fort Cherry Ambulance Service, Hancock County EMS and Hanover Township Police Department assisted at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Smith Township Police Department, state police and the district attorney’s office.