2 killed in crash along SR 255 in Elk County, coroner says

JAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE #2: Pennsylvania State Police in Ridgway identified the victims as Luther Wolf, 69 of Saint Marys, and Stephen Wolff, 53 of Byrnedale.

Troopers said the single-vehicle crash happened when the driver, Luther Wolff, exited the right side of the road on State Route 255 North near Micale Road into a gravel parking lot of Rose's Hilltop Diner then reentered the road. They said Luther lost control and hit an embankment, forcing the vehicle to overturn multiple times before it came to rest on the roof.

UPDATE: Elk County Coroner Michelle Muccio-Krise says two people have died after a crash on Route 255.

She says an investigation is underway.

According to Elk County 911, the road is open.

ORIGINAL STORY: A crash was reported Wednesday afternoon in Jay Township.

Authorities say the crash happened along Route 255 between Contero Road and Micale Road just after 2:30 p.m.

County emergency crews say Route 255 is closed at the intersection of Route 948 in Fox township and at the intersection of 153 in Huston Township.

Authorities did not say how many cars were involved and if any injuries were reported.

PennDOT reports there is a lane restriction.

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