Westmoreland

Donora man, 66, dies after jumping from Rostraver bridge

Patrick Varine
By Patrick Varine
1 Min Read June 18, 2021 | 5 years Ago
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A man seen jumping from the Donora-Monessen bridge Friday afternoon died as a result of his injuries, according to the Washington County coroner.

Thomas B. Matsick Jr., 66, of Donora was reportedle seen jumping from the eastbound side of the bridge, which carries traffic over the Monongahela River between Donora in Washington County and Rostraver in Westmoreland County, shortly before 4:30 p.m.

Rescue crews pulled Matsick from the river and he was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital where he died, according to a coroner’s release.

Rostraver Township police are investigating the incident.

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Patrick Varine is a TribLive reporter covering Delmont, Export and Murrysville. He is a Western Pennsylvania native and joined the Trib in 2010 after working as a reporter and editor with the former Dover Post Co. in Delaware. He can be reached at pvarine@triblive.com.

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