Woman killed in crash along Route 22 in Westmoreland County

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A woman was killed in a crash involving a commercial vehicle and a car in Westmoreland County.

Officials tell Channel 11 this occurred at Route 22 at Hannastown Road in Salem Township at 10:06 a.m.

According to a release from the Westmoreland County coroner, the woman has been identified as 79-year-old Sandra Jones of Salem Township.

Jones attempted to cross over the lanes of Route 22 and continue onto Hannastown Road, when her car was struck by a tractor-trailer.

The coroner’s office said Jones was driving a 2018 Ford Escape and stopped at a traffic control device at the intersection of White Thorn Road and Route 22.

Jones was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was wearing a seat belt.

Cellphone use is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.

All lanes of Route 22 have reopened after the crash, according to Westmoreland County 911.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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