Commodore, Pennsylvania Woman, Melissa Ann Myers, has been named as the victim in a fiery crash at Pikel’s Top Tier, located at, 22 PA-85, Home, PA.
Myers, 52, was killed after a vehicle crashed into the service station that resulted in a large blaze.
RAYNE, Pa. (AP) —
Authorities say a drunken driver crashed into a pump at a Pennsylvania gas station, sparking a fire that killed an employee who became trapped inside the burning service station building.
The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pikel’s Top Tier Fuels in Rayne, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
State police say two men were in a car that hopped a curb, struck at least one fuel pump and crashed into an auto repair building.
Fire soon engulfed the car and building, trapping 52-year-old Melissa Ann Myers inside. Her body was found by emergency responders.
Thirty-three-year-old James Brown faces numerous charges, including homicide by vehicle while driving drunk. The second man hasn’t been charged.
No attorney information is available in online court documents.
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RAYNE, Pa. –
James Brown, 33, was charged with homicide by vehicle with DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death, and several other charges.
Police said a 2003 Subaru Outback crashed into gas pumps at Pikel's Top Tier Fuels service along State Route 119 Thursday in Rayne Township.
Authorities said as a result of the crash, an employee for the service station, 52-year-old Melissa Ann Myers, died at the scene. Police said they identified Brown as the driver and determined he was under the influence at the time of the crash.
A second man, Michael White, 32, was a passenger in the vehicle and left the scene and was taken into custody a short time later in Punxsutawney, according to police.
Police said they interviewed White and he was not charged and has been released from custody.