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Shane Phillips, 16, killed and Christopher Beck, 19, charged in single-vehicle crash into tree off of Stoltz Road in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:36pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 15, 2016

South Hills teen killed after car hits tree

The teen, Shane Phillips, 16, of South Park, was a passenger in the vehicle. There were two other teens in the vehicle — the driver and another passenger.

Teenage boy killed in overnight accident in Bethel Park

Dear South Park Families,   Our school district and community are coping with a tragedy today. South Park sophomore Shane Phillips was killed in a car accident early Sunday morning in Bethel Park.   Tomorrow will be a difficult day for all of us. Grief counselors will be available in all three school buildings for both students and staff.

South Park Teen Dies In Car Crash

Phillips was a back seat passenger in a car that went out of control, took out a mailbox, slammed sideways into two trees and hit a fire hydrant before coming to rest. 

South Park man turns self in for Bethel Park crash that killed teen

Christopher Beck, 19, of South Park, turned himself in just after 4 p.m. Wednesday after an arrest warrant was issued. Police say Beck was driving drunk.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Shane Phillips
Christopher Beck
Roadway: 
Stoltz Road
City: 
Bethel Park, PA
County: 
Allegheny County, PA
Area: 
Pittsburgh, PA

Comments

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 11:19am

this is not accurate at all 

Submitted by Ingrid on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 12:37pm

Thanks for your comment Anonymous, and if you have further information that will improve the accuracy of the media reports, please let us know. Thanks, Ingrid, Accident Data Center

Submitted by Shannon on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 1:20pm

He was in the back seat and there were 2 boys in the front seat. Get your story straight before you post inaccurate stuff

Submitted by . on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 1:33pm

This is not a reliable resource at all. This is wrong. Do not post things if you haven't a clue what is going on. Smh

Submitted by Ingrid on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 2:33pm

Thank you Shannon for pointing out that an early media report gave incorrect information. I have located several other media reports and added them here. Ingrid, Accident Data Center

 

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