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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dump truck driver charged, victim identified in fatal Ossipee crash
Police have identified the victim and charged a dump truck driver following a fatal rollover crash in Ossipee on Friday. Dorothy Marshall, 80, of Ossipee was killed when her small SUV collided with a dump truck on Route 28, officials said in a Saturday news release. Robert Gifford, 54, of Rochester Robert Gifford, 54, of Rochester Robert Gifford, 54, of Rochester, the driver of the dump truck, was arrested and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated. Shortly before noon Friday, the Ossipee Police Department responded to a report of a crash on Route 28, where a Mack dump truck driven by Gifford had collided with a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Marshall, officials said. Officers requested assistance from the State Police troopers and the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction (C.A.R.) Unit. The investigation determined that Gifford was traveling northbound on Route 28 when he lost control of the dump truck. The truck rolled over and struck Marshall's SUV, which was traveling in the opposite direction, officials said. Gifford was not injured, while Marshall was pronounced dead as a result of the crash. Gifford is being held at the Carroll County Department of Corrections pending an arraignment scheduled for Monday. Route 28 was closed for approximately 7½ hours while officials investigated and cleaned up the scene. Anyone with information on the investigation can contact Trooper 1st Class Dan Quartulli at
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
57 PennDOT projects will begin in Pittsburgh region this year
PennDOT is scheduled to begin 57 projects in the Pittsburgh region this year. The projects will take place in District 11, which includes parts of Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties and span across 551 miles of road and 43 bridges. PennDOT officials said the construction is the result of investments made by Governor Shapiro's administration. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Channel 11 Exclusive: New technology to protect drivers to be installed on major local highway 'This increased infrastructure investment in the Pittsburgh region allows us to provide a safe and efficient roadway network,' said District 11 Executive Jason Zang. 'We have a lot of exciting and unique projects anticipated to begin this year and we ask motorists to exercise caution through our work zones to ensure the safety of themselves and our workforce.' Notable projects that are expected to begin this year include: Route 22/30 over I-376 Parkway West Interchange project in Allegheny County, estimated $50-60 million. Route 28 Wrong Way Detection System Safety project in Allegheny County, $4.8 million. I-79 at Route 910 Wexford Interchange project in Allegheny County, estimated $50-60 million. Route 2114 McKeesport Duquesne Bridge Preservation project in Allegheny County, estimated $55-65 million. Route 18 Frankfort Road Bridge Replacement project in Beaver County, $25.3 million Route 68 Reconstruction project in Beaver County, $6.1 million. Notable ongoing projects that will conclude this year include: Route 8 Butler Street to Saxonburg Boulevard Improvement project in Allegheny County, $9.1 million. Route 50 – I-79 to Vanadium Road Widening project in Allegheny County, $5.6 million. I-79 – Campbells Run Road to Moon Run Betterment project in Allegheny County, $14.9 million. I-376 Parkway West – Boyce Road to I-79 Preservation project in Allegheny County, $12.6 million. Route 885 Boulevard of the Allies Bridge Preservation project in Allegheny County, $44.9 million. Route 3104 McKees Rocks Bridge Preservation project in Allegheny County, $38.6 million. Route 4003 McKnight Road Improvement project in Allegheny County, $27 million. Route 18 – Liberty Street to Jefferson Street Improvement project in Lawrence County, $13.2 million About 40 previous projects will continue into 2025. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
