86-year-old woman killed after dump truck collides with vehicle on Route 51

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ROSTRAVER, Pa. — An 86-year-old woman was killed in a car crash on Route 51 in Rostraver.

The fatal accident happened around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Gallitin Road and Route 51, according to a release from the Westmoreland County coroner's office.

Officials said the victim was trying to cross the northbound lanes of Route 51 when she was struck in a "T-bone collision" by a dump truck.

According to the release, Selembo was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and her airbags did not deploy.

Anna Selembo, 86, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Route 51 was closed for hours in the surrounding area following the deadly crash.

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