Fatal Collision on Route 85: Motorcyclist Killed, Three Others Injured in South Mahoning Township Crash

A man from Indiana County died in a two-vehicle crash in South Mahoning Township on Wednesday, according to state police.

Rory D. Gittings, 51, of Shelocta Borough, was riding a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle with no passenger east on state Route 85 at 6:25 p.m. when it crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a 2015 Dodge Caravan, according to state Trooper Cliff Greenfield.

Gittings was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Maurice D. Hayden, 41, of New Kensington, the van’s driver, and two adult passengers sustained minor injuries. One of the passengers was transported to the Indiana Regional Medical Center for treatment.

A state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialist Unit was dispatched to assist with the crash investigation.

Citizen’s Ambulance Service, Marion Center, and Plumville volunteer firefighters responded, as did the Indiana County District Attorney’s and Coroner’s offices.

Reference: Indiana County motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash, state police say