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Eighty-Four man killed in two-vehicle accident

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A two-vehicle accident in South Strabane Township Thursday night killed one of the drivers.

Washington County Coroner Timothy Warco identified the driver as James M. Johnson, 65, of Eighty-Four.

South Strabane police were called at about 8:45 p.m. to East Beau Street near its intersection with Eastpointe Drive, according to a press release from Chief Drew Hilk.

According to the coroner, Johnson was driving east on Beau Street and struck a west bound vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle, who has not been identified, suffered minor injuries, police said.

The coroner declared Johnson dead at the scene at 9:35 p.m. Thursday. According to the coroner, he was not wearing a seatbelt.

Also responding to the accident were state police and fire departments from South Strabane, Cecil Township and North Strabane.

South Strabane police continue to investigate.

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