Monessen, PA : A five-car wreck on Route 356 on Thursday, January, 4th 2018
A five-car wreck on Route 356 early Thursday may have resulted from one driver having a medical emergency, Allegheny Township police said.
Robert Renwick, 72, of Leechburg was driving south on Route 356 near the crossing with Fire Hall Road about 6:40 a.m. when his 1997 Buick crossed into the northbound lane and hit a Subaru station wagon driven by Diane Gallucci, 70, also of Leechburg, Sgt. Dan Uncapher said.
Police believe Renwick had a medical emergency.
After colliding with Gallucci's car, Renwick's Buick hit a 2017 Ford Escape driven by Bonnie Shall, 60, also of Leechburg.
The Escape was pushed into a car behind it driven by Kayla Patcyk, 26, of Leechburg.
The Subaru was pushed into a 2013 Jeep Cherokee driven by Howard King Jr.
Lower Kiski and Freeport ambulance crews provided care, and police were assisted by the Allegheny Township and Markle fire companies.
Renwick was taken to UPMC St. Margaret. His condition was not available.
The road was reopened about 7:10 a.m.
Uncapher said an investigation is under way.
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Man hospitalized after Route 356 crash in Allegheny Township