By Mary Pickels

Published: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:15 p.m.
Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013

Speed may have been a factor in the death of a Westmoreland County man in a one-car accident Saturday afternoon, police said.

Corey Maximchalk of Mt. Pleasant died at the scene of the 5:12 p.m. accident in Mt. Pleasant, police said.

Driver Scott Leighliter of Latrobe was northbound at high speed on School Road when he crested a hill and lost control of his vehicle, according to police. The vehicle skidded, struck two utility poles, rolled over and struck a tree, police said.

Leighliter, Maximchalk and a second passenger, Patrick Marshala, all were ejected, police said.

Maximchalk was pronounced dead at the scene.

Leighliter and Marshala went via medical helicopter to Pittsburgh hospitals for treatment, police said.

Marshala was listed in fair condition Sunday in Allegheny General Hospital.

The men's ages and Leighliter's condition were not immediately available.

Mary Pickels is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 724-836-5401 or mpickels@tribweb.com.

1. Kovacevic: Why did Pens even get Iginla?
2. Coach Tomlin, Steelers facing plenty of questions as OTAs start
3. Heart patients accuse Excela of conspiracy
4. Police: Man escapes car hit by train in East Deer
5. First-time Mom Con looking to inspire and connect Pittsburgh-area mothers
6. Improved depth could drive Pirates’ fortunes deep into season
7. Penguins Insider: Players’ focus in right place
8. Penguins’ breakdown on Alfredsson goal changes series
9. Pittsburgh mayor’s race looks to be in the hands of only a few voters
10. Prosecutor brings compassion, passion to role as deputy AG
11. 57 W.Pa. hopefuls missed filing deadline, data show

There are currently no comments for this story.
Subscribe today! Click here for our subscription offers.