Meghan S. Kelker Obituary, Death News: Beaver County woman identified as victim in Somerset-area crash, details shared by police and coroner.
Meghan S. Kelker Obituary, Death News – A tragic vehicle accident claimed the life of a Beaver County woman early Friday morning on Glades Pike (Route 31) near Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Police in Somerset identified the victim as 37-year-old Meghan S. Kelker of Rochester. The accident occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Pike School Road and Ringler Road.
According to the state police report, Kelker was driving eastbound when her vehicle failed to navigate a right-hand curve. The car veered into the weMeghan S. Kelker Obituary, Death Newsstbound lane, colliding with an oncoming vehicle’s front end. Following the initial impact, both vehicles traveled a short distance before coming to a stop.
Kelker suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Somerset County Chief Deputy Coroner Alexis Lichty pronounced her dead at 8:52 a.m. The coroner, Cullen Swank, determined the cause of death to be multiple blunt force injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle sustained a suspected minor injury and was transported to UPMC Somerset for treatment. The investigation into the accident is ongoing as authorities work to determine contributing factors.
This incident serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of cautious driving, particularly on rural roads with sharp curves. The community mourns the loss of Meghan Kelker, extending condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
