Morning Roundup: Unity crash sends motorist to Pittsburgh hospital

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 11:

Unity crash sends motorist to Pittsburgh hospital

One motorist was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment Sunday after a car he was riding in crashed in Unity.

Pennsylvania State Police said Jack Susick, 20, of Greensburg was seriously injured in the wreck shortly after 6 a.m. in the 500 block of Marguerite Road. He was transported from the scene by Mutual Aid Ambulance and was being treated at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, according to police.

The driver, John C. Wallish IV, 20, of Greensburg, had a possible injury and also was transported by ambulance, police said.

Police said Wallish overcompensated as the southbound Volkswagen Jetta rounded a curve. Police said the car crossed over the northbound lane, struck an embankment along a driveway, rolled over and struck a West Penn Power utility box, coming to rest on the driver’s side door.

The men were not wearing seat belts, police said.

Additional details of their conditions weren’t immediately available.

Traffic restrictions to begin on Parkway East

Single-lane daytime traffic restrictions are set to go into effect Monday, affecting traffic headed in both directions on the Parkway East.

The restrictions, between the Squirrel Hill and Oakland exits, are needed while crews perform a rehabilitation inspection of the Frazier Street Bridge, according to PennDOT.

The restrictions will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through March 22, with the exception of March 21.

Work won’t occur on March 21 to accommodate traffic headed to Pittsburgh for an NCAA basketball tournament.

Truck stolen in Reserve Township

Police in Allegheny County’s Reserve Township are looking for a tanker truck stolen Sunday evening from along Spring Garden Road.

The truck has a temporary license number displayed on the windshield but no rear license plate, police said.

Surveillance video shows the truck heading toward Pittsburgh.

Anyone who sees the truck is cautioned not to approach the vehicle and is asked to call 911.

No fuel at Somerset turnpike plaza

Gas and diesel fuel won’t be available beginning Monday and continuing for about 10 weeks for eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike travelers stopping at the South Somerset Service Plaza.

According to turnpike officials, fuel provider 7-Eleven is replacing underground fuel tanks and fuel lines and installing new fuel dispensers.

Restrooms, food, convenience store items and a Tesla Electric Super Charger station will remain open.

The next available fuel stop for motorists who want to stay on the turnpike is 35 miles farther east, at the South Midway Service Plaza in Bedford County.