Ohio man killed, woman injured in head-on crash in Indiana County

August 2024 · 1 minute read

State police in Indiana County say an Ohio man was killed late Wednesday night in a two-vehicle, head-on crash along Route 422 in Armstrong Township.

Authorities say troopers were dispatched to the crash scene around 11:45 p.m.

Police say the driver of a Toyota Matrix, identified as 56-year-old John Kieger, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say Kieger was killed when the driver of a Jeep Wrangler, a 17-year-old Shelocta woman, crossed into the opposite lane of travel and struck his vehicle head-on.

Police say the teen was transported to Indiana Regional Medical Center for possible injuries.

Investigators say Kieger's passenger, a 21-year-old woman, was flown to Allegheny General Hospital with suspected serious injuries.

State police say the crash investigation is ongoing.

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