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1 person killed after car crashed into tree in Westmoreland County; victim identified

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man is dead after a car crashed into a tree in Westmoreland County Saturday night.

The Westmoreland County coroner identified the victim as 29-year-old Tyler J. Cubakovic.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Maple and Gordon lanes in North Huntingdon Township.

Officials believe that Cubakovic moved off the side of the road while he was on a curve on Maple Lane. They believe speed may have been a factor in the accident.

Dispatchers said that police, fire and EMS were sent to the scene at around 9:10 p.m.

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