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Teen Driver Killed in Clearfield County Crash

BIGLER TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police say a teen driver was killed in a crash that occurred in Clearfield County on Tuesday.

Police say the crash occurred around 8:00 a.m. on March 23 on State Route 54/Main Street just south of Brewery Road in Bigler Township, Clearfield County.

According to police, a known 17-year-old male driver was traveling northbound on State Route 53 when he crossed the double yellow lines into the southbound lane and struck another vehicle head-on.

Police say the teen driver was pronounced deceased while being transported to UPMC Altoona.

The driver of the other vehicle, identified as 62-year-old David Beary, of Venus, and a passenger in Beary’s vehicle, whose name was not released, were transported to UPMC Altoona for treatment of injuries of unknown severity.

Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.