Crash occurred Thursday evening on East Maiden Street (Route 40) in South Strabane Township.
SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
A 19-year-old man died following a motorcycle crash on East Maiden Street (Route 40) on Thursday evening.
Caleb Jackson, a former student of Washington High School, was pronounced dead at the hospital after colliding with a Ford Explorer near the Interstate 79 South off-ramp, according to the Washington County Coroner.
An 18-year-old woman, who was also riding on Jackson’s motorcycle, sustained injuries; however, her current condition has not been disclosed.
Rich Burgdolt, a teacher at Washington High School, expressed condolences for Jackson’s family, stating, “Caleb had a big heart, just a great kid.”
The Washington School District announced additional counseling services will be available for students and staff in the wake of the tragedy, describing Jackson’s death as a significant loss to the school community.
“We are extremely saddened by this news and wanted to keep the Washington School District family informed about this incident and the support measures that have been put in place,” the district stated.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with State Police leading the inquiry. Lane closures were reported due to the accident.