Greensburg driver killed in car-truck collision on Route 22

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Greensburg driver killed in car-truck collision on Route 22

Jeff Himler | Saturday, May 10, 2025 12:06 p.m.

Courtesy of Murrysville Medic One

Emergency crews respond to a fatal crash involving a car and a truck early on Saturday, May 10, 2025, on Route 22 at Mellon Road in Murrysville.

A Greensburg man was killed early Saturday when his car collided with a dump truck on Route 22 in Murrysville.

Thomas Edward Peer, 71, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson.

The rear-end type crash was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of Mellon Road.

Peer was the driver and sole occupant of a Ford Flex SUV. The driver of the Unity Hauling tri-axle truck wasn’t injured, Carson said.

Murrysville police are investigating the crash.

Emergency crews, including Murrysville Medic One and firefighters from Murrysville, Export and White Valley, also responded. Units cleared the scene shortly before 6:30 a.m.

Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home in Latrobe will be handling arrangements.

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