Lindsay M. Schmit, 26, killed, Christopher Johnston, 23, 2-year-old boy critically injured, transported to hospital, after a two car crash on Route 446, north of Smethport.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:26am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Young mother killed in crash near Pennsylvania state line; fiancé, son badly injured.

A young mother who was planning to get married in October will instead be laid to rest Tuesday after a fatal car crash.

Grand Island woman killed in Pennsylvania crash near state line.

A 26-year-old Grand Island woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning when her vehicle crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming vehicle in Pennsylvania, just south of the New York State line, Pennsylvania State Police reported.

A 26-year-old Grand Island woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning when her vehicle crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming vehicle in Pennsylvania, just south of the New York State line, Pennsylvania State Police reported.

Lindsay M. Schmit was pronounced dead at the scene by the McKean County coroner, following the crash that occurred at about 6:15 a.m. Thursday, on Route 446 near the state line.

Two other passengers in her northbound vehicle, identified in police reports as Christopher Johnston, 23, and a 2-year-old boy, were taken to Olean General Hospital with what were described as severe injuries. None of the three occupants of that vehicle was wearing a seat belt, according to the police report.

The other driver claimed to have no injuries. Both lanes of Route 446 were closed for about 10 hours, following the crash.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Lindsay M. Schmit
Christopher Johnston
Roadway: 
Route 446

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