Bedford, PA (October 29, 2024) – A tragic crash on Sunday night in Bedford County resulted in two fatalities and left two others injured, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The incident occurred just after 10:30 p.m. on October 27 in the 1500 block of Lincoln Highway. Police reported that a Honda Accord was traveling westbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car veered off the road, struck an embankment, and spun multiple times. During the impact, two backseat passengers were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
One of the victims was identified as 22-year-old Kamren Martin from State College. The other victim was a male student from Altoona Area High School, though his identity has not yet been released, according to school district officials.
The driver, who was also ejected from the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Conemaugh Hospital. The front-seat passenger, who remained inside the car, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Fulton Medical.
The crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the cause.
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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.
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