Sunday, July 12, 2015

2 men killed in motorcycle crashes in Westmoreland, Somerset counties, Pennsylvania


JULY 12, 2015

Two men died in separate motorcycle crashes Saturday, authorities said. 

Bruce A. Maglicco Jr., 46, of Unity Township was traveling south on Marguerite Road in Unity just before 8:30 p.m. when the motorcycle briefly left the road and slid, according to state police and the Westmoreland County coroner's office. 

The 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle came to rest on top of Maglicco in the center of the road, according to a news release from the coroner. He was wearing a helmet.

A passerby, who is a nurse, stopped and attempted to resuscitate Maglicco, said police and fire Chief Scott Graham. The crash occurred between Coke Oven Hill and Bernie Stone roads, Graham said. 

Maglicco was transported to Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital where he was pronounced dead, investigators said. His cause of death was a result of multiple blunt force injuries, the coroner ruled. 

An autopsy will not be performed. Toxicology results will take several weeks to complete. 

Shirley Funeral Home in North Huntingdon Township is handling arrangements.
In Somerset County a few hours later, William Snyder, 46, of Hollsopple, died when his motorcycle smashed into a small stone wall on Route 985 near Johnstown just before 10:45 p.m., Conemaugh police said.
Snyder wasn't wearing a helmet, police said.

Source: http://triblive.com