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Woman killed in Fayette County crash was driving stolen vehicle, state police say

Saltlick Township crash First responders on scene of a fatal crash in Fayette County.

SALTLICK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The woman killed in a crash in Fayette County on Tuesday was driving a stolen vehicle, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

The crash happened at the intersection of White Road and Sycamore Lane in Saltlick Township around 7:15 a.m.

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State police said the car was going through a curve when it crossed into the southbound lane and left the roadway.

The car struck two utility poles and then a tree.

Friday, the woman who died was identified as Brittany Nicholson, 31.

State police said she was driving a 2000 Subaru Outback, which was reported stolen before the crash.

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