Greenfield Township, PA (January 7, 2025) – A fatal collision involving a PennDOT snow plow and an SUV claimed the life of a Ripley, New York man on Saturday afternoon.

The crash occurred around 2:39 PM along Route 89 near Townline Road, according to Pennsylvania State Police in Erie. Officials reported that snow blowing from a field obstructed the plow driver’s view, leading to the crash. The southbound plow braked abruptly, causing the northbound Jeep to collide with its rear.

The driver of the Jeep, 74-year-old Thomas Dedinsky of Ripley, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Jeep sustained minor injuries and was treated. The snow plow operator was unharmed.

PSP’s crash reconstruction and forensic teams are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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